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N21 NKJ

2018 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,027 mi
Last recorded49,027 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Jetta40,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 NKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 49,027 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 40,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 120,523 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 120,523 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Only just operating on near side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 35,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 29 Feb 2024 35,119 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 2 Sep 2023 109,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 109,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Passenger mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing slightly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 28,002 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 28,002 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 102,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 20,778 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 96,521 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 96,521 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,107 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,025 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,328 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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N21 NKJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 40,226 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 N21 NKJ, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N21 NKJ registered?

N21 NKJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is N21 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 NKJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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