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SL16 EKM

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,250 mi
Last recorded61,250 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 EKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 61,250 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 44,121 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 40,261 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 34,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 28,309 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 21,803 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 15,910 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, slightly corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and o/s/f badly perished on sidewall, 205/55/16, Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 10,076 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 10,076 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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SL16 EKM is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SL16 EKM, 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 SL16 EKM registered?

SL16 EKM is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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The MOT history for SL16 EKM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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