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HD66 BWJ

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,340 mi
Last recorded47,340 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD66 BWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 47,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 47,340 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 45,893 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 45,892 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 May 2024 40,646 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 40,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 40,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2023 34,002 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 34,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 31,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 29,541 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 28,769 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 28,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,829 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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HD66 BWJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HD66 BWJ, 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 HD66 BWJ registered?

HD66 BWJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is HD66 BWJ safe to buy?

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