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SC16 NDF

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

295,630 mi
Last recorded295,630 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 NDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 295,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear/ feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 295,630 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear/ feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 283,133 miles

Gearbox mounting defective lower mount worn ()

Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 283,133 miles

Gearbox mounting defective lower mount worn ()

Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dipped (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 249,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc shield been removed

Fail 21 Oct 2024 249,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board from exhaust flexible downpipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc shield been removed

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 215,487 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 215,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 200,516 miles

dual mass flywheel rattling/noisy

Fail 2 Mar 2023 200,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

dual mass flywheel rattling/noisy

Pass 7 Apr 2022 160,049 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 160,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 158,801 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 135,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 108,478 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 108,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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SC16 NDF is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SC16 NDF, 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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SC16 NDF is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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