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AB13 OCT

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,527 mi
Last recorded49,527 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB13 OCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 49,527 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 45,666 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 42,279 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 38,203 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 33,813 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 33,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 30,172 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 24,799 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 16,156 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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AB13 OCT is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AB13 OCT, 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 AB13 OCT registered?

AB13 OCT is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is AB13 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB13 OCT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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