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KW65 XEV

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,130 mi
Last recorded59,130 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW65 XEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 59,130 miles

Nearside Daytime runining light not working

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Mar 2025 50,892 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Mar 2025 50,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2024 44,292 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 39,574 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 36,864 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 36,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 32,893 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 32,893 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 29,083 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 29,072 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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KW65 XEV is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KW65 XEV, 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 KW65 XEV registered?

KW65 XEV is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 January 2016.

Is KW65 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW65 XEV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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