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HJ09 YEL

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

298,857 mi
Last recorded298,857 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 YEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 298,857 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 286,552 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 268,580 miles

under trays

Fail 9 Jul 2018 268,580 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

under trays

Pass 12 Jan 2018 253,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 253,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 238,869 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 223,037 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 208,047 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 208,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 194,487 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 194,487 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 177,380 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 163,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 143,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 134,037 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,613 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 101,614 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,184 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,012 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 6,645 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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HJ09 YEL is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HJ09 YEL, 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 HJ09 YEL registered?

HJ09 YEL is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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