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AJ56 PFA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,557 mi
Last recorded120,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 PFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 120,557 miles

Coil spring corroded All heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion on boot lid around number plate lamp units

Nearside Front Top mounting and bearing noisy

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Very dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly saw toothed inside edge

Rear Bump stops split

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Suspension bushes and boots deteriorated

Suspension components heavily corroded

Underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2025 120,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion on boot lid around number plate lamp units

Nearside Front Top mounting and bearing noisy

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Very dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly saw toothed inside edge

Rear Bump stops split

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Suspension bushes and boots deteriorated

Suspension components heavily corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2024 117,729 miles

Coolant stains on bottom of radiator

Corrosion on tailgate around number plate light units

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front console bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Door lock fault does not open on some occasions

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre saw toothed inside edge and was very low on pressure but no visual puncture found

Rear Bump stops split/perished

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes splitting/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Suspension components corrosion

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2023 112,240 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Lifting (0.1 (b))

Suspension components corrosion

Turbo pipe worn going into throttle body (pipe popping out going in to plastic pipe due to worn lug on pipe)

Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,140 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Snapped off but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose One of bands on sleeve snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes starting to crack/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops perished

Suspension components corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,953 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 102,224 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 98,351 miles

Central looking faults

Coolant stains on radiator

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre saw toothed inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear LED fault with lamp unit (some not lighting up on indicator and side light)

Fail 5 Nov 2019 98,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central looking faults

Coolant stains on radiator

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear LED fault with lamp unit (some not lighting up on indicator and side light)

Rear Both tyres saw toothed inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2018 94,518 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,930 miles

Rear bumpstops perished

rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Nov 2017 89,930 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumpstops perished

rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,791 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 84,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 77,282 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,618 miles

Coolant leak

Offside front tyre tread cracked

Offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2013 65,172 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 60,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,248 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 53,247 miles

Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 45,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 35,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,553 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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AJ56 PFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 89,916 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 PFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ56 PFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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