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RIG 1851

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,388 mi
Last recorded24,388 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 1851
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 24,388 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 24,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 20,516 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 17,870 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 15,369 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2021 12,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 10,745 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 8,508 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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RIG 1851 is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RIG 1851, 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 RIG 1851 registered?

RIG 1851 is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is RIG 1851 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 1851 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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