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PF16 FSP

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,194 mi
Last recorded98,194 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF16 FSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 98,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearward bush splitting out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers everywhere

Pass 27 Mar 2025 96,001 miles

covers fitted all over vehicle prevents full inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2025 96,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm back bush split out from middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front driving lamp inop

covers fitted all over vehicle prevents full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2024 93,864 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2024 93,864 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

front brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,376 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2021 87,156 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 87,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 83,806 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 60,787 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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PF16 FSP is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PF16 FSP, 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 PF16 FSP registered?

PF16 FSP is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is PF16 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF16 FSP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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