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SC16 HTA

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,233 mi
Last recorded90,233 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 HTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 90,233 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,951 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 42,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,544 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 36,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,079 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 23,477 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 23,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 16,382 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 HTA is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

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

Is SC16 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 HTA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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