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EF58 HTV

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,793 mi
Last recorded159,793 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 HTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 159,793 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 150,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 142,915 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 134,066 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 125,247 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 115,591 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 115,433 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,215 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 107,208 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,937 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,374 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,082 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 75,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,201 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 64,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 53,301 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,047 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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EF58 HTV is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 76,271 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 EF58 HTV, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EF58 HTV registered?

EF58 HTV is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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