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AU56 OCN

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,859 mi
Last recorded99,859 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 OCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 99,859 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,294 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front damage to wheel rim

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

air bag warning message illuminated in centre display

both front coil springs corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2025 99,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front damage to wheel rim

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

air bag warning message illuminated in centre display

both front coil springs corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,968 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f seat belt slight fraying

n/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 19 Jul 2023 95,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Jul 2022 92,669 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel damage with sharp edges - might affect tyre.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 92,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel damage with sharp edges - might affect tyre.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,894 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,609 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 83,609 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel cooler under car? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,891 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,650 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 68,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,735 miles

n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,665 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 60,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,147 miles

front tyres on wear marks

traction control light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,055 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,302 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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AU56 OCN is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU56 OCN, 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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AU56 OCN is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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