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GU16 SGX

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,048 mi
Last recorded35,048 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 SGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 35,048 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 32,066 miles

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

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 14 Aug 2023 29,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 24,615 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 24,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 23,429 miles

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

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

surface cracks and perish marks in nearside rear tyre walls

Pass 2 Mar 2021 19,372 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 19,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 16,635 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Feb 2020 16,635 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))

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2019 13,040 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 12,921 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (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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GU16 SGX is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GU16 SGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU16 SGX registered?

GU16 SGX is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is GU16 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 SGX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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