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AK16 RHJ

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,174 mi
Last recorded97,174 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 RHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 97,174 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 84,230 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2023 71,915 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 636,248 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 54,769 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 54,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure come off caliper suspect faulty caliper (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,752 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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AK16 RHJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK16 RHJ, 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 AK16 RHJ registered?

AK16 RHJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is AK16 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 RHJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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