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FJ09 EEB

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,061 mi
Last recorded117,061 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 EEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 117,061 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 117,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 108,238 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 108,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2024 98,198 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))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 93,961 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 93,961 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 90,812 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,724 miles

Drivers seat belt has intermittent locking fault

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 88,717 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drivers seat belt has intermittent locking fault

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,792 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,550 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre on 3mm and tread perishing

nearside rear tyre tread perishing and worn on inner edge

offside front brake pads very low

offside front tyre tread perishing

offside rear tyre tread perishing and worn on inner edge

slight damage to nearside rear road wheel inner rim

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,992 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside front brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Mar 2018 80,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Mar 2017 75,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 69,007 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 69,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 63,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 54,889 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,298 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FJ09 EEB is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FJ09 EEB, 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 FJ09 EEB registered?

FJ09 EEB is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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