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AY55 KCJ

2006 Volkswagen Unknown

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,655 mi
Last recorded175,655 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Unknown168,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 175,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 175,651 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2025 173,352 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 173,350 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 171,646 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer flexi pipe broken

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 171,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corosion where red oxide has been used (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer flexi pipe broken section

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 169,803 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 166,516 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 166,516 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 163,471 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 2 Mar 2021 163,471 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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AY55 KCJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Unknown in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 168,790 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 KCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY55 KCJ registered?

AY55 KCJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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