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MJ09 ETU

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,526 mi
Last recorded94,526 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 ETU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 94,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

offside front brake pads are worn more than the nearside

Fail 24 Apr 2026 94,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie bar - pin/bush at sub-frame (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both headlight outer lens' are deteriorating

offside front brake pads are worn more than the nearside

offside wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2025 91,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,403 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

headlight cloudy

Pass 3 May 2023 84,079 miles

Rear rear tyres starting to distort inner edges

Pass 12 May 2022 79,275 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 79,269 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 72,759 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 69,952 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 63,203 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 63,203 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 53,752 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,802 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 36,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 36,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 31,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 18,945 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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MJ09 ETU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ09 ETU, 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 MJ09 ETU registered?

MJ09 ETU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is MJ09 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ09 ETU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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