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PGZ 3616

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,208 mi
Last recorded108,208 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGZ 3616
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 108,208 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 100,042 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,666 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 81,888 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 81,581 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,448 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 66,273 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,765 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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PGZ 3616 is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGZ 3616, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PGZ 3616?

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What year was PGZ 3616 registered?

PGZ 3616 is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is PGZ 3616 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGZ 3616 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PGZ 3616 have outstanding finance?

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