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BX16 LHJ

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,058 mi
Last recorded93,058 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta49,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 LHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 93,058 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 90,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 87,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 86,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 81,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,490 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 56,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,164 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 28,210 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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BX16 LHJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver 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 BX16 LHJ, 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 BX16 LHJ registered?

BX16 LHJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BX16 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX16 LHJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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