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AJ56 PKZ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,181 mi
Last recorded180,181 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2024 180,181 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 168,898 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 156,098 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 154,236 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 136,321 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 123,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 123,063 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,179 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 112,261 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside brake down (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 106,395 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 106,395 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,855 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,634 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,825 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,061 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 69,061 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,867 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,198 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 PKZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ56 PKZ registered?

AJ56 PKZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is AJ56 PKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 PKZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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