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J13 JAO

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,382 mi
Last recorded31,382 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 JAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 31,382 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 29,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 27,255 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 23,988 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 20,050 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 20,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 16,453 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 15,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 10,932 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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J13 JAO is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 J13 JAO, 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 J13 JAO registered?

J13 JAO is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is J13 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 JAO 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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