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GU66 ORW

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,425 mi
Last recorded71,425 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU66 ORW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,425 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 71,425 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 68,875 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 63,376 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 56,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 49,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 43,151 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 36,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,133 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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GU66 ORW is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GU66 ORW, 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 GU66 ORW registered?

GU66 ORW is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is GU66 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU66 ORW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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