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AJ56 PKU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

212,984 mi
Last recorded212,984 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 212,984 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 212,982 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 199,369 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 199,369 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 187,558 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 187,558 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 176,979 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 176,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 311,718 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing some component check.

Pass 23 Dec 2016 151,867 miles

Engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 141,139 miles

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 6 Jan 2016 141,139 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 18 Dec 2015 140,810 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 127,208 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 121,677 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,441 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 95,436 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 95,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Dec 2010 76,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,577 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PKU 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 61.9%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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