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WJ59 EGU

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,467 mi
Last recorded121,467 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 EGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 121,467 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 112,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front cv boot has a little rip prevents the ingress of dirt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,216 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 82,170 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,916 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,062 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering full floor pan

Fail 1 Apr 2016 70,488 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split by mounting clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering full floor pan

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin of side front close to limit (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted covering full floor pan

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,379 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2013 20,744 miles

emissions not detected by smoke meter

Fail 13 Mar 2012 13,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,372 miles

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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WJ59 EGU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ59 EGU, 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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WJ59 EGU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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