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YA16 PVN

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,217 mi
Last recorded130,217 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 PVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 130,217 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 122,342 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 122,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper + Lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 114,740 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 106,444 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 98,146 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,483 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 79,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 62,119 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,728 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,113 miles

Rear slight corrosion on brake discs nsr & osr

Pass 5 Mar 2019 42,918 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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YA16 PVN 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 YA16 PVN, 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 YA16 PVN registered?

YA16 PVN is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YA16 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA16 PVN 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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