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FY59 HCJ

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,958 mi
Last recorded123,958 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 HCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 123,958 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever action extremely tight and hard to reach full effort. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 123,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Illuminated, with DTC present. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Bonnet safety catch is seized.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever action extremely tight and hard to reach full effort. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,105 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 74,381 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,679 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 40,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,731 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,896 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,309 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,669 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,293 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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FY59 HCJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY59 HCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY59 HCJ registered?

FY59 HCJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FY59 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 HCJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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