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GY65 XRJ

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,864 mi
Last recorded134,864 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY65 XRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 134,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 125,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 118,877 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 108,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 106,260 miles

TPMS Light on

Pass 5 Jan 2022 94,911 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,448 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Jan 2019 67,476 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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GY65 XRJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY65 XRJ, 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 GY65 XRJ registered?

GY65 XRJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 January 2016.

Is GY65 XRJ safe to buy?

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