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GD16 YRL

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,020 mi
Last recorded114,020 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 YRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 114,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 92,356 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 92,356 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 83,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 59,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 38,149 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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GD16 YRL is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD16 YRL, 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 GD16 YRL registered?

GD16 YRL is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is GD16 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD16 YRL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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