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BJ16 FBV

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,636 mi
Last recorded113,636 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 FBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 113,636 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 104,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 90,920 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,177 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 49,641 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,935 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 31,136 miles

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

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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BJ16 FBV is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BJ16 FBV, 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 BJ16 FBV registered?

BJ16 FBV is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is BJ16 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 FBV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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