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RO09 AFJ

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,248 mi
Last recorded134,248 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 AFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 134,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

noise nearside front suspension area

Fail 29 May 2024 134,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

noise nearside front suspension area

Pass 25 May 2023 117,891 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 103,662 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,228 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,526 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,253 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 85,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,538 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 391,786 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,002 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 21,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,954 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 17,953 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 13,205 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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RO09 AFJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO09 AFJ, 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 RO09 AFJ registered?

RO09 AFJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for RO09 AFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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