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V40 RUM

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,760 mi
Last recorded24,760 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 RUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 24,760 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 23,921 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 21,989 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 21,980 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 19,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 17,208 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 14,683 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 11,586 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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V40 RUM is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 V40 RUM, 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

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What year was V40 RUM registered?

V40 RUM is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is V40 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 RUM 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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