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YE16 UKF

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,838 mi
Last recorded41,838 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 UKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 41,838 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 38,253 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 33,715 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 28,980 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 24,870 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 20,948 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres getting low and perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 20,948 miles

Brake fluid contaminated BF black (1.8 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres getting low and perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 14,830 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 14,829 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))

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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YE16 UKF is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE16 UKF, 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 YE16 UKF registered?

YE16 UKF is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YE16 UKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE16 UKF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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