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PJ59 XJE

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,291 mi
Last recorded53,291 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 XJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 53,291 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 51,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 51,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 51,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 48,204 miles

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

TPMs light on

Pass 9 Dec 2022 44,486 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,866 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,785 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,139 miles

Offside Rear indicator lamp has a couple of leds not working

Offside Rear osr brake lightly binding

Pass 27 Nov 2018 37,196 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,730 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 34,284 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,192 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 33,192 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 30,956 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 30,956 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,572 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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PJ59 XJE is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

PJ59 XJE is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is PJ59 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ59 XJE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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