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GX16 YDM

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,561 mi
Last recorded99,561 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 YDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 99,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 99,559 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 89,325 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 89,324 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,411 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,364 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 73,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 63,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre size is ... 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted, obscuring components and pipes

Fail 13 Dec 2021 63,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both,, (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre size is ... 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted, obscuring components and pipes

Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,638 miles

Zero emissions detected at EGA

Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,413 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,570 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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GX16 YDM is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GX16 YDM, 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 GX16 YDM registered?

GX16 YDM is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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