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AJ56 PLU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,171 mi
Last recorded153,171 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 PLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 153,171 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever to high

Pass 10 Oct 2022 143,527 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 143,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 137,820 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 137,820 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 125,241 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 114,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 114,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light cluster broken

Offside Rear Quarter has impact damage

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,090 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,090 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,425 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,448 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,385 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,008 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,533 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 37,049 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 30,096 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 PLU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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