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YS16 YDZ

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,291 mi
Last recorded177,291 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 YDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 177,291 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 159,403 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 145,701 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 145,701 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle requires rear discs and pads (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2022 123,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 103,728 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,633 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 90,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 64,742 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 YDZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Black 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 YS16 YDZ, 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 YS16 YDZ registered?

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

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