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RO59 MLJ

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 MLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023
Pass 28 Feb 2021 179,648 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 137,833 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 97,928 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,586 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 60,586 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 57,434 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,597 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

timing belt due 30/09/2013

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,593 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 30,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MLJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RO59 MLJ, 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 RO59 MLJ registered?

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

Is RO59 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 MLJ shows 12 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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