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GL15 RAU

2015 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,286 mi
Last recorded116,286 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Jetta53,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 RAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 116,286 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 105,435 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 105,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 103,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 96,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 96,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 95,579 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 95,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 92,898 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,315 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 76,336 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 74,401 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 61,601 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 48,327 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 48,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 20,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 10,877 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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GL15 RAU is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RAU, 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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What year was GL15 RAU registered?

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

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