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SC16 HSN

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,013 mi
Last recorded55,013 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 HSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 55,013 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 55,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 48,480 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 48,480 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 42,586 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 36,123 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 36,123 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged by broken spring (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 28,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edges 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 22,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 22,440 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and thro the tread 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 15,866 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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SC16 HSN is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SC16 HSN, 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 SC16 HSN registered?

SC16 HSN is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is SC16 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 HSN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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