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LT16 YUK

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,096 mi
Last recorded134,096 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 YUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 134,096 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 134,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,861 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 114,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 98,769 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has 2 chips in zone A, not affecting field of view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs appear worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 98,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on indicating issue (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts wipers do not clear the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has 2 chips in zone A, not affecting field of view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs appear worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,942 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 82,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,159 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 68,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,178 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,386 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen upper section (3.2 (a) (i))

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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LT16 YUK is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LT16 YUK, 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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LT16 YUK is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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