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RC07 MFC

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,992 mi
Last recorded42,992 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC07 MFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 42,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper linkage slightly sticky

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 42,901 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper linkage slightly sticky

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 39,507 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 37,152 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2024 37,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

undertrays fitted as standard

Pass 16 Mar 2023 32,936 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone-chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust sleeve corroded and also tail pipe

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 32,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone-chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust sleeve corroded and also tail pipe

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 25,639 miles

Front tyres worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 25,638 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure @ a repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 20,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 14,449 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 14,449 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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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RC07 MFC is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RC07 MFC, 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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RC07 MFC is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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