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HJ16 BNE

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,552 mi
Last recorded106,552 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 BNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 106,552 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 106,552 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 93,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 81,944 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 66,084 miles

Both rear tyres are out of shape

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 58,760 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,209 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 54,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 42,215 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,380 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 1 Apr 2019 41,380 miles

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

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

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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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HJ16 BNE is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ16 BNE, 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 HJ16 BNE registered?

HJ16 BNE is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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