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RO59 JOU

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,480 mi
Last recorded144,480 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 JOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 144,480 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 144,478 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel due to possible air in system (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 135,672 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 117,029 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 103,114 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 101,952 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 99,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 96,084 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 96,084 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,231 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 92,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,220 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,046 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 78,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,005 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 66,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 48,026 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 48,026 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 27,709 miles

near side rear tyre tread down to 3.0mm and o/s rear tyre tread down to 4.0mm

Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,016 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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RO59 JOU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RO59 JOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO59 JOU registered?

RO59 JOU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is RO59 JOU safe to buy?

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