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AD06 AEK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,533 mi
Last recorded180,533 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 180,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 176,761 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 170,085 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 170,085 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 156,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 155,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 138,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 120,712 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 120,023 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,639 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 93,177 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,856 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,089 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,094 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,613 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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AD06 AEK 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 81.3%.

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 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 AD06 AEK, 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 AD06 AEK registered?

AD06 AEK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is AD06 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 AEK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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