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VK59 VEV

2009 Dodge Journey

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,496 mi
Last recorded63,496 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 VEV
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 63,496 miles

Both Front Inner Bushes Deteriorated

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2025 60,756 miles

*Contents in boot preventing full inspection - Third row stow-away seating and safety belts*

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 60,756 miles

*Contents in boot preventing full inspection - Third row stow-away seating and safety belts*

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 57,511 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

TPM light is 'ON' indicating a fault

Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,927 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 47,021 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre close to limit osr tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,399 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,582 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats missing

Fail 24 Sep 2019 35,572 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats missing

hand brake light flashing but all appears ok

Pass 19 Sep 2018 33,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear nail in tread

both front brakes slight binding

Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,825 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 24,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' old tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,495 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 16,760 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,342 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 13,342 miles

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)

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

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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VK59 VEV is a 2009 Dodge Journey in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK59 VEV, 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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What year was VK59 VEV registered?

VK59 VEV is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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