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GJ66 WWU

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,103 mi
Last recorded54,103 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 WWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 54,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 48,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 42,094 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 33,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on front brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 29,752 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 29,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 24,814 miles

Central Front engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2019 24,657 miles

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

Central Front engine cover and undertray fitted

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

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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GJ66 WWU is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ66 WWU, 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 GJ66 WWU registered?

GJ66 WWU is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 October 2016.

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