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BW16 YSZ

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,634 mi
Last recorded113,634 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 YSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 113,634 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 108,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 108,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 100,512 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 100,512 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,074 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 91,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 80,648 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 69,204 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,282 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,964 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 48,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BW16 YSZ 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 BW16 YSZ, 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 BW16 YSZ registered?

BW16 YSZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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