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HJ09 UHB

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,942 mi
Last recorded116,942 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 UHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 116,942 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front headlamp pattern getting weak

Offside Front window inoperative

front brake imbalance near the limit

slight damage to outer sills

surface corrosion in rear suspension components and inner sills etc

Fail 18 Apr 2024 116,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault rear left intermittent fault recorded in system -cleared (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front headlamp pattern getting weak

Offside Front window inoperative

front brake imbalance near the limit

slight damage to outer sills

surface corrosion in rear suspension components and inner sills etc

Pass 12 May 2023 109,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 109,923 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2022 104,492 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 95,228 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,486 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))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,789 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated but pads appear ok

front disc inner surfaces in poor condition

headlamp lenses tarnished

vehicle covered in mud underside-limited vision on some components

Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,830 miles

Nearside sill dammaged

Fail 23 Feb 2018 80,830 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front steel spare wheel fitted

Nearside sill dammaged

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise wheel of inspection (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,776 miles

Offside Front electric window operation inop

steel wheel fitted at nearside front

Fail 5 Jan 2017 74,739 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front electric window operation inop

steel wheel fitted at nearside front

Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside very dirty

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,181 miles

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

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

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)

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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HJ09 UHB is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ09 UHB, 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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HJ09 UHB is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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