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DE16 NHM

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,528 mi
Last recorded52,528 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 NHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 52,528 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 52,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 47,299 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 42,587 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 42,581 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 38,309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 32,815 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 28,322 miles

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Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,451 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 19,433 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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DE16 NHM is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE16 NHM, 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 DE16 NHM registered?

DE16 NHM is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is DE16 NHM safe to buy?

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