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YS16 AMX

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,779 mi
Last recorded74,779 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 AMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 74,779 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,089 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n\s + o\s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 55,374 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 48,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 39,671 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,228 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 19,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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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YS16 AMX is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS16 AMX, 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 YS16 AMX registered?

YS16 AMX is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YS16 AMX safe to buy?

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