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GM16 UKV

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,778 mi
Last recorded101,778 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 UKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 101,778 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 91,299 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 80,238 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 80,178 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,592 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,837 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 28,825 miles

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))

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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GM16 UKV is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GM16 UKV, 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 GM16 UKV registered?

GM16 UKV is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is GM16 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM16 UKV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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