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ST56 OMB

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,620 mi
Last recorded101,620 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 OMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 101,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,563 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 95,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 91,979 miles

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded (both sides)

Near side front and rear tyres slightly worn on edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension arm bush's slightly deteriorated both sides

Pass 21 Dec 2021 91,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,397 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,161 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,724 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,462 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,769 miles

Nearside front brake disc showing slight corossion on inner face

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 59,656 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake disc showing slight corossion on inner face

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,007 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,402 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,801 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,576 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 22,576 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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ST56 OMB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ST56 OMB, 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 ST56 OMB registered?

ST56 OMB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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