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GK16 ERV

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,732 mi
Last recorded124,732 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK16 ERV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 124,732 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 119,754 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 117,302 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2024 116,874 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 101,888 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023
Fail 5 Oct 2023 101,817 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,120 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 90,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,744 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 59,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,051 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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GK16 ERV is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GK16 ERV, 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

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What year was GK16 ERV registered?

GK16 ERV is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is GK16 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK16 ERV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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