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SY16 SZV

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,922 mi
Last recorded66,922 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 SZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 66,922 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 58,252 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,388 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 47,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 37,582 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 28,835 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 28,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 19,542 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 13,066 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking. NSF tyre buffed/perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (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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SY16 SZV is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY16 SZV, 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 SY16 SZV registered?

SY16 SZV is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SY16 SZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY16 SZV 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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