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FJ09 ELX

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,576 mi
Last recorded66,576 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 ELX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,576 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,543 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 54,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,560 miles

Unable to check inside surface of rear discs due to dust guards fited

Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,394 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 43,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,245 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 33,455 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,222 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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FJ09 ELX is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

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

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