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VIG 3318

2009 Dodge Journey

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,411 mi
Last recorded90,411 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 3318
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 90,411 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 85,626 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 85,626 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,474 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 76,955 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 75,510 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 73,154 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 68,017 miles

rear service brake imbalance 20%

Fail 12 Feb 2020 68,017 miles

Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both reg plates have honeycomb backgrounds also both group spacing too large (0.1 (d))

Side repeater not working n/s/f side rep (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear service brake imbalance 20%

Pass 6 Feb 2019 61,604 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 61,604 miles

Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both reg plates have honeycomb backgrounds (0.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements group spacing exceeds 33mm (0.1 (d))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,757 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 44,300 miles

N/S/F suspension top mounting showing wear -noise evident whilst suspension fully unladen

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement transverse arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement transverse arm (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted/worn/deteriorated

rear subframe rubber mounts starting to deteriorate

slight bind O/S/F brake

Pass 5 May 2015 37,011 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside front brake pad slightly low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 30,755 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2013 24,932 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 24,861 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges and low tread at 3mm

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2012 19,063 miles

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

coolent level low topped up slight leak on top hose

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on both edges

offside rear tyre slightly worn on both edges

rear wiper blade split

tyre size 225 65 17 102 H

How Reliable is the Dodge Journey?

Based on 21,384 MOT tests across 1,718 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
7,310
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,718
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 409
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
position lamp(s) not working 304
Stop lamp not working 263
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VIG 3318 is a 2009 Dodge Journey in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Journey models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 67,127 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Journey fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VIG 3318, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Journey typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Journey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VIG 3318 is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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