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SO65 VRU

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,068 mi
Last recorded56,068 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 VRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 56,068 miles

coolant leak

Pass 1 Aug 2024 49,753 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ns sill damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2023 44,590 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,981 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 31,887 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 28,731 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 22,672 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 22,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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SO65 VRU is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SO65 VRU, 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 SO65 VRU registered?

SO65 VRU is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is SO65 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO65 VRU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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