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RO59 LMX

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,458 mi
Last recorded76,458 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 LMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 76,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lens misted

Fail 6 Jan 2026 76,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lens misted

Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps misted

Fail 12 Oct 2023 63,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps misted

Pass 26 Oct 2022 59,678 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seat belt anchorage prescribed area re welded and under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 59,226 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 53,590 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2021 53,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

General under body corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 50,925 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,891 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,053 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 44,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,101 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,561 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 33,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LMX is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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