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FJ09 EGZ

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,539 mi
Last recorded143,539 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 EGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 143,539 miles

factory fitted covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2025 143,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

factory fitted covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2024 128,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 128,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 117,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise all shocker casings corroded

advise front exhaust deteriorated

advise play in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

advise osr shocker casing corroded

advise play in steering arms

advise rear shocker covers

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,014 miles

advise nsr tyre inner edge low

advise rear shocker covers

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,618 miles

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

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

advise nsr shocker cover

Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,618 miles

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

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

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

advise nsr shocker cover

Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,667 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,342 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres starting to wear on edges and cracking in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,240 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 147,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 12,296 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads perishing

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 EGZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJ09 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FJ09 EGZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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