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WJ16 EBM

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,139 mi
Last recorded174,139 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 EBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 174,139 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 174,139 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 150,201 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2022 150,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2021 130,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STONE WEDGED IN CUT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS ILLUMINATED INDICATING LOW TYRE PRESSURE

Fail 9 Apr 2021 130,726 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STONE WEDGED IN CUT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS ILLUMINATED INDICATING LOW TYRE PRESSURE

Pass 10 Mar 2020 113,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,850 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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WJ16 EBM is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WJ16 EBM, 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.

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What year was WJ16 EBM registered?

WJ16 EBM is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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The MOT history for WJ16 EBM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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