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2015 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

217,132 mi
Last recorded217,132 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Jetta53,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 PBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 217,132 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 189,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 186,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 160,938 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 157,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 157,278 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 133,430 miles

damage/dent on n/s/f sill @ front

Fail 20 Apr 2022 133,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

damage/dent on n/s/f sill @ front

Pass 29 Mar 2022 131,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 124,141 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 124,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 118,346 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 96,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,032 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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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GL15 PBX is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 53,233 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 GL15 PBX, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GL15 PBX is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 May 2015.

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