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RJ58 YHC

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,591 mi
Last recorded194,591 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 YHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 194,591 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

slight play in both rear a.r.b links

slight play in rack ends

Fail 31 Jul 2017 194,270 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

slight play in both rear a.r.b links

slight play in rack ends

Pass 23 Feb 2017 176,674 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 173,325 miles

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)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2016 173,275 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2016 166,573 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 166,395 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 166,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 154,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 120,521 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 110,105 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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RJ58 YHC is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ58 YHC, 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 RJ58 YHC registered?

RJ58 YHC is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 February 2009.

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