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RJ16 NJN

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,223 mi
Last recorded116,223 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 NJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 116,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 115,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2025 115,310 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 113,541 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 113,541 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s and n/s side lights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 99,669 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 May 2022 87,387 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 87,387 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 75,379 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 75,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 73,753 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 61,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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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RJ16 NJN is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RJ16 NJN, 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 RJ16 NJN registered?

RJ16 NJN is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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