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W15 HEK

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,435 mi
Last recorded71,435 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 HEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,435 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 71,435 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,942 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,434 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 68,434 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,190 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,406 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 64,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 64,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s and o/s headlamp image deteriorating lamp lens defective almost to excess

Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,319 miles

front tyres wearing on the edge

n/s rear tyre cut around the edge almost deep enough to reach the cord

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Sep 2020 63,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on the edge

n/s rear tyre cut around the edge almost deep enough to reach the cord

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,844 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,601 miles

N/S FRONT INNER PADS LOOK WORN ... WHEEL NEEDS TO BE REMOVED TO CHECK

N/S REAR PADS WORN

REAR DISCS SHOWING WEAR.....LIP

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOOK LOW (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

engine cover and under trays are fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,484 miles

advise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to split & deteriorate)

advise(o,s,r light unit cracked slightly)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,913 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 36,913 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 33,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear tyre splitting 205/55/16v

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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W15 HEK is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W15 HEK, 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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W15 HEK is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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