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WJ59 XLW

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,573 mi
Last recorded130,573 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 XLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2022 130,573 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight inop. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 118,914 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 118,914 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 109,476 miles

both front lower balljiont covers perished

both rear tyres uneven tread inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2019 99,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Advise n/s and o/s rear inner tyres stepped tread.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 99,235 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps dull , but still showing pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Advise n/s and o/s rear inner tyres stepped tread.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,422 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 85,422 miles

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,289 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,693 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,279 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,694 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,966 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XLW is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ59 XLW, 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 WJ59 XLW registered?

WJ59 XLW is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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