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HG16 UXT

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,118 mi
Last recorded188,118 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 UXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 188,118 miles

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

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

Not all underside testable items visible

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 176,048 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Pass 30 Dec 2023 161,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 144,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 124,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level below minimum

Fail 14 Dec 2021 124,651 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 9 Dec 2020 103,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine oil slightly low

Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,231 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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HG16 UXT is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HG16 UXT, 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 HG16 UXT registered?

HG16 UXT is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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