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HJ16 EYR

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,642 mi
Last recorded130,642 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 EYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 130,642 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 112,286 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 89,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre is stepped on inner edge

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 70,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 52,224 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 37,841 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 30,317 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 22,821 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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HJ16 EYR is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJ16 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

HJ16 EYR is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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