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B18 GTW

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,880 mi
Last recorded20,880 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 GTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 20,880 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 17,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 17,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 16,763 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 16,762 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 16,164 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 16,160 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 14,853 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 14,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 13,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 9,982 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 9,981 miles

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

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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B18 GTW is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B18 GTW, 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 B18 GTW registered?

B18 GTW is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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The MOT history for B18 GTW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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