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WG16 JGY

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,896 mi
Last recorded52,896 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 JGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 52,896 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 48,043 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 44,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 39,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,681 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,213 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 22,658 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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WG16 JGY is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG16 JGY, 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 WG16 JGY registered?

WG16 JGY is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is WG16 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 JGY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG16 JGY have outstanding finance?

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