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DA66 TVY

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,580 mi
Last recorded145,580 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA66 TVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2026 145,580 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026
Pass 23 Apr 2025 122,109 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 106,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 92,262 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 92,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,150 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,312 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 68,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 50,060 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 49,894 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of offside rear tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive worn affecting suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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DA66 TVY is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA66 TVY, 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 DA66 TVY registered?

DA66 TVY is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 October 2016.

Is DA66 TVY safe to buy?

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