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AJ56 RKA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,309 mi
Last recorded114,309 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 RKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 114,309 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2025 109,751 miles

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

offside front inner wing panel insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2024 100,420 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 100,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 87,905 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,467 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,731 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Apr 2019 71,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 May 2018 62,905 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,128 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,751 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 52,364 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,559 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,296 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 43,296 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,004 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,094 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,544 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,303 miles

trye treads starting to perish slightly

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 RKA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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