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SY66 LVO

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,727 mi
Last recorded86,727 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 LVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 86,727 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 86,727 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective carabiner around belt jamming return mechanism (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,661 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 84,661 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,518 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 58,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 45,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 34,076 miles

Item attached to the windscreen however not adversely affecting the drivers view @ the time of the Mot.

Fail 23 Nov 2021 34,075 miles

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

Item attached to the windscreen however not adversely affecting the drivers view @ the time of the Mot.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 24,187 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 24,174 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 17,725 miles

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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SY66 LVO is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SY66 LVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY66 LVO?

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What year was SY66 LVO registered?

SY66 LVO is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 October 2016.

Is SY66 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY66 LVO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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