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AV55 DWG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

244,922 mi
Last recorded244,922 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 DWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 244,922 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 244,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault turned off (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 231,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 221,610 miles

front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn

nearside side repeater lens damaged

poor operation to headlamp levelling device

rear suspension lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2019 221,610 miles

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

front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn

nearside side repeater lens damaged

poor operation to headlamp levelling device

rear suspension lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2018 206,366 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 206,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 181,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn unevenly and going out of shape on inside edge

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2017 181,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working unable to replace as light unit damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cover fitted but not seriously reducing light output

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn unevenly and going out of shape on inside edge

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 156,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 134,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 114,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 114,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 95,878 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,589 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,855 miles

slight imbalance rear service brake

Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,715 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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AV55 DWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV55 DWG, 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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What year was AV55 DWG registered?

AV55 DWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is AV55 DWG safe to buy?

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