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AD06 ALU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,509 mi
Last recorded156,509 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 ALU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 156,509 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

could only get car to 60 temp

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2020 156,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

could only get car to 60 temp

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2019 149,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 149,014 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 142,946 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 136,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 136,119 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 130,085 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 121,554 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 121,539 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 113,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 106,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,823 miles

Front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 90,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,739 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,583 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,160 miles

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

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

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

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)

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 ALU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ALU, 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 ALU registered?

AD06 ALU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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