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PJ59 NHU

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,858 mi
Last recorded133,858 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 NHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 133,858 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 132,819 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 130,490 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,293 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rusty. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Nov 2021 112,895 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake caliper minor bind.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge, advise change. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,017 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 101,040 miles

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

covers and trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 101,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,260 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,977 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,588 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 88,588 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,008 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,835 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,731 miles

Slight wear on inner edge of off side front tyre.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 81,731 miles

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

Slight wear on inner edge of off side front tyre.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside part of tread

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside part of tread

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside part of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside part of tread

Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,695 miles

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

Offside Front 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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PJ59 NHU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ59 NHU, 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 PJ59 NHU registered?

PJ59 NHU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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