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LA16 SOC

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,604 mi
Last recorded99,604 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 SOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2023 99,604 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 97,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,796 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,749 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Excessively dirty (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( low on the inner portion of the tyre. Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Low on the outer portion of the tyre. Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( low on the inner portion of the tyre. Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( low on the outer portion of the tyre. Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SEATS Loaded with equipment therefore these seats,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings can not be checked.

Fail 22 Dec 2020 89,749 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Excessively dirty (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( low on the inner portion of the tyre. Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Low on the outer portion of the tyre. Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( low on the inner portion of the tyre. Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( low on the outer portion of the tyre. Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SEATS Loaded with equipment therefore these seats,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings can not be checked.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 60,584 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 60,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to tread area exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to tread area exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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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LA16 SOC is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA16 SOC, 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 LA16 SOC registered?

LA16 SOC is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is LA16 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA16 SOC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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