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MW16 BKN

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,252 mi
Last recorded48,252 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW16 BKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 48,252 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak - engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very low - at legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DRL inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking/perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 45,562 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 42,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 39,263 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 39,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 35,071 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 35,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 31,653 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 29,724 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 22,042 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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MW16 BKN is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW16 BKN, 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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MW16 BKN is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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