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VN16 VVL

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,126 mi
Last recorded117,126 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 VVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 117,126 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 105,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,468 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 87,788 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 80,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 80,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,092 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 64,733 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection on some components.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 56,506 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 56,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,527 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,679 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,758 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust heat shield damaged

Offside Front Daytime Running Light inoperative

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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VN16 VVL is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN16 VVL, 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 VN16 VVL registered?

VN16 VVL is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is VN16 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 VVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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