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AJ56 PHK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,661 mi
Last recorded115,661 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 PHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 115,661 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 115,661 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 101,751 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 101,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 85,000 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 85,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 76,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 76,046 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 655,036 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 655,036 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,524 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 60,524 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,201 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 56,201 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,055 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 51,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,598 miles

rear fog lamp damaged

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Nov 2012 45,598 miles

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

rear fog lamp damaged

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,782 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,742 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,615 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 PHK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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