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DF16 UDO

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,698 mi
Last recorded35,698 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 UDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 35,698 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 35,698 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 32,664 miles

Front NS and OS brake disc shields corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 32,664 miles

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

Front NS and OS brake disc shields corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 30,028 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 30,028 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 27,073 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 24,352 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 24,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 20,570 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 20,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 18,441 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2020 18,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 13,822 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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DF16 UDO is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DF16 UDO, 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 DF16 UDO registered?

DF16 UDO is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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