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YM16 UGF

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,422 mi
Last recorded64,422 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 UGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 64,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 56,964 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 56,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 48,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 48,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 42,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 42,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 35,812 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2021 29,771 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2020 21,991 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Apr 2020 21,991 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 May 2019 14,340 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 77 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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YM16 UGF is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YM16 UGF, 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 YM16 UGF registered?

YM16 UGF is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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The MOT history for YM16 UGF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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