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AD06 ACJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,933 mi
Last recorded152,933 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 ACJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2018 152,933 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed hose badly cracking near too suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen outer glass badly deteriorated causing the beam pattern too by obscured (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed hose badly cracking near too suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen outer glass badly deteriorated causing beam pattern to be dispershed (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount ()

high level brake light dim

various body panels damaged

very bad engine rattle on acceleration

Pass 26 Jul 2017 137,689 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 137,689 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 124,745 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 124,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,499 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,075 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

lower plastic engine cover loose

nearside wiperblade slightly split

Fail 1 Jul 2014 96,075 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

lower plastic engine cover loose

nearside wiperblade slightly split

Pass 15 Jun 2013 77,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges, designed to wear faster than central 3/4 tread

Fail 15 Jun 2013 77,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges, designed to wear faster than central 3/4 tread

Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jun 2012 65,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge stepped design.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres getting low on tread.

not checked variuos parts of underside due to covers fitted.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,997 miles

Traction warning lamp staying on

Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,973 miles

nail in n\s\rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2009 29,973 miles

nail in n\s\rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AD06 ACJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AD06 ACJ, 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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AD06 ACJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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