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SA16 RBX

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,682 mi
Last recorded71,682 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 RBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 71,682 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 71,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outside Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 64,413 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 55,839 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 44,146 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 43,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 41,530 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 40,051 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 37,510 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 31,772 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 26,993 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 20,446 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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SA16 RBX is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SA16 RBX, 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 SA16 RBX registered?

SA16 RBX is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is SA16 RBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA16 RBX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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