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HX16 WEU

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,331 mi
Last recorded74,331 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 WEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 74,331 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 66,535 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 55,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 47,502 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 30,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc faces have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc faces have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 27,888 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 27,888 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,897 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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HX16 WEU is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HX16 WEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX16 WEU registered?

HX16 WEU is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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