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Y18 JOA

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,075 mi
Last recorded167,075 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 JOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 167,075 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 146,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 132,256 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 131,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 116,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,901 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 104,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 98,831 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 98,831 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 94,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,791 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,880 miles

o/s/r+n/s/r inner tyre edges wearing uneven

Fail 17 Mar 2014 79,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r+n/s/r inner tyre edges wearing uneven

Pass 23 Mar 2013 63,796 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 45,760 miles

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

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

front windscreen wipers smear

o/s/r tyre perished and out of shape on inner edge

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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Y18 JOA is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y18 JOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y18 JOA registered?

Y18 JOA is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is Y18 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 JOA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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