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NV16 LVF

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,066 mi
Last recorded134,066 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 LVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 134,066 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage on outer edge (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x1 out of 2 rear lights in boot lid not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 102,361 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 77,919 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 59,395 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 53,188 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 53,107 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake results: NS 70 low effort | OS 160

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 42,853 miles

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 28 May 2020 33,205 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,865 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))

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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NV16 LVF is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV16 LVF, 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 NV16 LVF registered?

NV16 LVF is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is NV16 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV16 LVF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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