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GL66 FVA

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,518 mi
Last recorded90,518 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 FVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 90,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 90,518 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 81,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light indicated

Fail 28 Oct 2024 81,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light indicated

Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 62,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 51,612 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 51,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 44,967 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 38,541 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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GL66 FVA is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL66 FVA, 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 GL66 FVA registered?

GL66 FVA is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 November 2016.

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