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SG56 OVV

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,436 mi
Last recorded184,436 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 OVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 184,436 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 175,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 163,770 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 158,674 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 158,674 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 156,585 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 156,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 151,382 miles

Offside sill damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2019 151,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 148,888 miles

Offside sill damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2018 148,888 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2017 146,184 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 146,184 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 141,288 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 133,998 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 133,998 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 125,543 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 116,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 113,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 113,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 96,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,880 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 68,871 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 54,379 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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SG56 OVV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SG56 OVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG56 OVV registered?

SG56 OVV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 September 2006.

Is SG56 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG56 OVV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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