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SJ15 BWB

2015 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,453 mi
Last recorded74,453 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Jetta53,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 BWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 74,453 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 74,453 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment CABLE NEEDS ADJUSTED (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 68,479 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 68,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel very poor effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel very poor effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 62,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve corroded/retaining bolt snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lightly scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lightly scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lightly scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lightly scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 55,746 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 55,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split and more than slightly worn but no excess movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 52,255 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 52,253 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coolant level low

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

No oil on dipstick add 1ltr oil to bring to minimum to allow emission test

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

Service light on

Pass 14 Nov 2020 47,066 miles

Advise inspection light on

Advise interior mirror slightly distorted view

Fail 14 Nov 2020 47,066 miles

Advise interior mirror slightly distorted view

Advise inspection light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 41,616 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear and Nearside front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 41,556 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded +grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 30,451 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 19,763 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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SJ15 BWB is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ15 BWB, 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 SJ15 BWB registered?

SJ15 BWB is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 March 2015.

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