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DA16 ZWE

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,398 mi
Last recorded136,398 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 ZWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 136,398 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 118,929 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 118,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 97,247 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 97,242 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack in between tread. (205/55 R16 91V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,773 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,777 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 24,777 miles

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

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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DA16 ZWE is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 49,311 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 DA16 ZWE, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DA16 ZWE registered?

DA16 ZWE is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 June 2016.

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