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GK66 TXM

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,278 mi
Last recorded69,278 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK66 TXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 69,278 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 69,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 66,657 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge & slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear both sides rear coil springs corroded

both rears & o/s/f shock absorbers corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2025 66,657 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge & slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear both sides rear coil springs corroded

TPMS light on dash

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

key fob battery low charge - message on dash

Pass 20 Jul 2024 62,139 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 62,139 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,822 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 57,822 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked & perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 46,038 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 46,036 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 40,702 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 36,602 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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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GK66 TXM is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey 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 GK66 TXM, 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 GK66 TXM registered?

GK66 TXM is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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