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VK66 VMR

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,979 mi
Last recorded199,979 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 VMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 199,979 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 169,596 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 139,539 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 139,539 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 115,008 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,921 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 94,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 43,255 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 43,255 miles

Offside Front 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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VK66 VMR is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK66 VMR, 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 VK66 VMR registered?

VK66 VMR is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is VK66 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK66 VMR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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