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AK56 XZU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,722 mi
Last recorded162,722 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 162,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 148,763 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 148,741 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 128,679 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,592 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 83,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,474 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,650 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,218 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 58,193 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,641 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 32,964 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 32,961 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn very low inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 30,351 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,838 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,365 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,768 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,086 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges of tread close to legal limit

surface tear to inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

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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AK56 XZU 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 83.3%.

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 AK56 XZU, 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 AK56 XZU registered?

AK56 XZU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is AK56 XZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 XZU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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