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FG59 LFP

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

276,450 mi
Last recorded276,450 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 LFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 276,450 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 263,331 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2016 251,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine warning light displayed

Fail 28 Oct 2016 251,389 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine warning light displayed

Pass 26 Oct 2015 237,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 237,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 231,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 180,548 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 180,548 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing uneven.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 124,890 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 124,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,590 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 6 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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FG59 LFP is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FG59 LFP, 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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FG59 LFP is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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