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RJ15 XMV

2015 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

303,823 mi
Last recorded303,823 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Jetta53,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ15 XMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 303,823 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 293,245 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 293,245 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 274,253 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 244,725 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 241,146 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 241,145 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 221,172 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 211,008 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 211,008 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2021 201,323 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 184,536 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 184,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 169,336 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 169,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 140,259 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 130,483 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 97,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,841 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,920 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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RJ15 XMV is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 53,233 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 RJ15 XMV, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RJ15 XMV registered?

RJ15 XMV is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 July 2015.

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