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WJ56 ATK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,128 mi
Last recorded172,128 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 ATK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 172,128 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 161,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 141,647 miles

Nearside Rear lower bumper damaged/loose

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 131,642 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wing Flasher lens broken

Pass 24 Sep 2019 125,601 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 114,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner worn out of shap

Fail 25 Sep 2017 105,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner worn out of shap

Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,338 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,347 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,482 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 50,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,632 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,695 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,283 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,748 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,037 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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WJ56 ATK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ56 ATK, 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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WJ56 ATK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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