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YL65 EWN

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,034 mi
Last recorded73,034 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 EWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 73,034 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 70,430 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,112 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 69,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 66,983 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 61,577 miles

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing on both inner & outer edge

offside front tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,788 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 35,530 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 25,343 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 25,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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YL65 EWN is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL65 EWN, 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 YL65 EWN registered?

YL65 EWN is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is YL65 EWN safe to buy?

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