CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE16 XMR

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,028 mi
Last recorded84,028 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 XMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 84,028 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction OSF sun visor wont stow away fully. (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 83,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,360 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside sun visor loose

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Mar 2024 77,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside sun visor loose

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2023 65,400 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,573 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 sun visor will not stay in the upright position

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,852 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Mar 2021 41,852 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,342 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 23,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror ()

Fail 2 Apr 2019 23,812 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor cannot be stowed in the 'off screen' position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror ()

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
Full Volkswagen Jetta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE16 XMR 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 72.7%.

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 XMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE16 XMR?

You can check the full history of DE16 XMR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE16 XMR registered?

DE16 XMR is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is DE16 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 XMR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE16 XMR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE16 XMR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.