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RY65 HTE

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,899 mi
Last recorded65,899 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY65 HTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 65,899 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 58,589 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 58,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 4 Jul 2024 51,351 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 51,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 46,204 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,123 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 38,990 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 33,662 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 33,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 30,111 miles

Front Windscreen has visible splits in the screen in the swept area not affecting the drivers view at time of test.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 25,636 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 25,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (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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RY65 HTE is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RY65 HTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY65 HTE registered?

RY65 HTE is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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