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WR16 YRS

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,872 mi
Last recorded56,872 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 YRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 56,872 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 51,519 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 51,519 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 May 2024 44,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 43,342 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 40,087 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,793 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 36,368 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 25,276 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 12,297 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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WR16 YRS is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WR16 YRS, 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

How do I check the history of WR16 YRS?

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What year was WR16 YRS registered?

WR16 YRS is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is WR16 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR16 YRS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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