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SM65 KTU

2015 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,049 mi
Last recorded52,049 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Jetta53,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 KTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 52,049 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 52,044 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 48,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 45,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 39,161 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,219 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 29,881 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,617 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 23,617 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (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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SM65 KTU is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM65 KTU, 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 SM65 KTU registered?

SM65 KTU is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 October 2015.

Is SM65 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM65 KTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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