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MM16 FZU

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

235,387 mi
Last recorded235,387 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM16 FZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 235,387 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2026 219,768 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 206,198 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 206,198 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 187,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 187,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 175,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 175,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 159,757 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 147,435 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 132,765 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 121,988 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 104,684 miles

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

exhaust emission not detected

Fail 9 Feb 2022 104,684 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust emission not detected

Pass 1 Sep 2021 92,712 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,512 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,247 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 50,715 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 50,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,822 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 24,414 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 24,191 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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MM16 FZU is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MM16 FZU, 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 MM16 FZU registered?

MM16 FZU is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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