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WJ16 UFD

2016 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,545 mi
Last recorded36,545 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Unknown36,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 UFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 36,545 miles

L/h front lower suspension arm inner-rear bush soft/worn.

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 35,595 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 32,819 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 29,981 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking and slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 29,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp insecure above ramp on vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust loose but unlikely to fall off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking and slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 26,316 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 7 Jul 2020 22,566 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 16,631 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 16,631 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt missing 2nd row seat has no seatbelt fitted at time of test (7.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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WJ16 UFD is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 36,976 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ16 UFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJ16 UFD registered?

WJ16 UFD is a 2016 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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