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PJ16 JZX

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,279 mi
Last recorded182,279 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 JZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 182,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 143,132 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 112,579 miles

Offside Front sun visor loose but not likely to obstruct drivers view

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 112,579 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working parking light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sun visor loose but not likely to obstruct drivers view

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 67,383 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 67,205 miles

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

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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PJ16 JZX is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ16 JZX, 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 PJ16 JZX registered?

PJ16 JZX is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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The MOT history for PJ16 JZX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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