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AO56 SBX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,302 mi
Last recorded181,302 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 SBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2024 181,302 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Too dull (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Too low/dull (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened ALL - Lowered type (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear / Front loose cable tied (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All attached suspension arms also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 174,008 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - NSF / OSF wishbone bushes - rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald - no cords showing / abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald - no cords showing / abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both spring housing/arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with modified lowered suspension - shock absorbers have reduced damping effect - front/rear

Fail 15 Feb 2023 174,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded also (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - NSF / OSF wishbone bushes - rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald - no cords showing / abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald - no cords showing / abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both spring housing/arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with modified lowered suspension - shock absorbers have reduced damping effect - front/rear

Pass 1 Feb 2022 166,124 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides inner spring cup arm bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH - have modified lowering springs fitted (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 166,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides inner spring cup arm bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH - have modified lowering springs fitted (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 161,567 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring cup arm bushes - BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ALL - limited damping effect/soft (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 161,567 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring cup arm bushes - BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ALL - limited damping effect/soft (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 154,636 miles

OSF,NSF,OSR shocker absorbers have limited damping effect

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity BOTH lower L.E.D (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Suspension coil springs are modified (lowered) clearance between tyres and body is close but not fouling

Fail 30 Jan 2020 154,538 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))

OSF,NSF,OSR shocker absorbers have limited damping effect

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity BOTH lower L.E.D (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Suspension coil springs are modified (lowered) clearance between tyres and body is close but not fouling

Pass 31 Jan 2019 148,297 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity L.E.D missing (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 148,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity L.E.D missing (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 138,804 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 138,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 128,876 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,015 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 119,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 111,401 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 97,767 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,393 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 79,410 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,393 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,065 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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AO56 SBX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO56 SBX, 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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AO56 SBX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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