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AJ56 RHU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,041 mi
Last recorded197,041 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 197,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 197,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 188,807 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 22 Dec 2023 188,796 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 23 Dec 2022 182,649 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing but still functioning as normal (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 182,649 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing but still functioning as normal (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 176,885 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing - still locking / releasing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2021 171,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 167,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 155,583 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 148,446 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2018 148,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 140,637 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2017 140,636 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,132 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 98,287 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 98,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,512 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 RHU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 December 2006.

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