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AU56 OCO

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,154 mi
Last recorded190,154 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 190,154 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 190,142 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 182,862 miles

centre exhaust clamp rusted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 178,418 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 178,283 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 169,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp rusted and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 169,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp rusted and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 164,204 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake slow to respond

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust clamp rusted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 156,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 147,649 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undershield fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 147,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted

Undershield fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 135,023 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 108,089 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,850 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,725 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 76,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,051 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 62,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,065 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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AU56 OCO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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