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XJI 5871

2015 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,873 mi
Last recorded52,873 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Jetta53,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 5871
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 52,873 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 45,471 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 45,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 38,978 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 38,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 32,221 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 25,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 25,900 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 23,471 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 23,471 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 18,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 15,861 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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XJI 5871 is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 53,233 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 XJI 5871, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XJI 5871 registered?

XJI 5871 is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 June 2015.

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