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SX16 FPE

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,184 mi
Last recorded74,184 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX16 FPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 74,184 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 63,853 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 52,945 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 52,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Dec 2022 52,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 42,519 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,234 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 25,453 miles

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))

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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SX16 FPE 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 75%.

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 SX16 FPE, 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 SX16 FPE registered?

SX16 FPE is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is SX16 FPE safe to buy?

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