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MJ58 JGZ

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

200,975 mi
Last recorded200,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 JGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 200,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched/cracked across bottom edge (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres 2-3mm

both outer sills bubbling/corroding

general underbody/suspension components heavily corroded

headlamp lenses slightly clouded

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm+punctured

Pass 24 Jan 2025 187,081 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dull (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched/cracked near offside wiper at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre saw toothed inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Distortion (0.1 (b))

Rear Underbody corrosion

Suspension components heavy corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2024 174,037 miles

general underbody components corroded

headlamp lenses clouded

windscreen cracked along base

Fail 19 Jan 2024 174,037 miles

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

general underbody components corroded

headlamp lenses clouded

windscreen cracked along base

Pass 20 Jan 2023 163,255 miles

general underbody components corroded

headlamp lenses clouded

windscreen scratched/cracked along base

Pass 21 Jan 2022 157,964 miles

headlamps clouding

service light on

slight corrosion on f+r brake discs

underbody components corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 157,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps clouding

service light on

slight corrosion on f+r brake discs

underbody components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 155,866 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Suspension components corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2021 155,865 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Suspension components corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2020 151,726 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 138,240 miles

Windscreen scratched on lower part

Fail 18 Jan 2019 138,238 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure saw toothed inside edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure saw toothed inside edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% worn and disc dis-colored on nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Water leak in boot around spare wheel

Windscreen scratched on lower part

Pass 12 Jan 2018 124,407 miles

Nearside Front heavy corrosion on brakes

Rear brakes dis-colored from binding osr (heat)

water leak in tail gate around spare wheel

Fail 12 Jan 2018 124,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter next to fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front heavy corrosion on brakes

Rear brakes dis-colored from binding osr (heat)

water leak in tail gate around spare wheel

Pass 13 Jan 2017 110,361 miles

Front slight corrosion on brake discs

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 110,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front slight corrosion on brake discs

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

water leak in boot

Pass 8 Jan 2016 96,271 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension

fuel stain on fuel filter advise replacement

slight cracks on front suspension lower arm bushes

slight imbalance on front brakes

wear on all brake discs

Fail 8 Jan 2016 96,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

corrosion on front and rear suspension

fuel stain on fuel filter advise replacement

slight cracks on front suspension lower arm bushes

slight imbalance on front brakes

wear on all brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 66,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 51,300 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,866 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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MJ58 JGZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ58 JGZ, 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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MJ58 JGZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 January 2009.

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