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Volkswagen Jetta

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

FJT 5MOT history

FJT 5 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Jetta first used on 18 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 182,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

FJT 5 blue Volkswagen Jetta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Jetta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
182,613 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FJT 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FJT 5 was last recorded at 182,613 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,577 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
9,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,613 miles
  • 2025 – 176,273 miles
  • 2024 – 168,529 miles
  • 2023 – 161,393 miles
  • 2021 – 150,571 miles
  • 2020 – 143,988 miles
  • 2019 – 138,823 miles
  • 2018 – 128,793 miles
  • 2017 – 113,818 miles
  • 2016 – 95,897 miles
  • 2015 – 84,648 miles
  • 2014 – 72,004 miles
  • 2013 – 61,139 miles
  • 2011 – 47,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,613 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside rear anti roll bar link arm incorrectly fitted but secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,613 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    182,613 miles
    Test number
    928076330671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear anti roll bar link arm incorrectly fitted but secure

  2. Fail182,577 miles (+6,304)1 dangerous12 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,577 miles
    Test number
    213697452568
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear anti roll bar link arm incorrectly fitted but secure

  3. Pass176,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    176,273 miles
    Test number
    309290199707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail176,273 miles (+7,744)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,273 miles
    Test number
    593869729310
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass168,529 miles (+7,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,529 miles
    Test number
    526645892102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass161,393 miles (+10,822)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,393 miles
    Test number
    938141787936
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,571 miles (+6,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,571 miles
    Test number
    282261464887
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link has slight play may result in slight knock over some bumps but ok for now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,988 miles (+5,165)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,988 miles
    Test number
    445912798616
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,823 miles (+10,030)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,823 miles
    Test number
    716114950868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,793 miles (+14,975)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    128,793 miles
    Test number
    216790150335
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin +disc shows signs of heating up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,818 miles
    Test number
    365528045664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,818 miles (+17,921)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,818 miles
    Test number
    515403732134
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre badly cut away on inside edge

  13. Pass95,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,897 miles
    Test number
    346622196346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail95,897 miles (+11,249)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,897 miles
    Test number
    119791876430
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass84,648 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,648 miles
    Test number
    155470525455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,644 miles (+12,640)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    499169015035
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads 75% worn
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly

  17. Pass72,004 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    357891724080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pads 75% worn

  18. Fail72,004 miles (+10,865)2 dangerous5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    185991824443
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pads 75% worn
    • NoteRear tyres slightly mishaped

  19. Pass61,139 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,139 miles
    Test number
    247192123018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake pads 75% worn

  20. Fail61,139 miles (+13,567)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,139 miles
    Test number
    169562323083
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass47,572 miles (+10,214)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,572 miles
    Test number
    445753151335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,358 miles
    Test number
    135303211427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about FJT 5

What vehicle is registration FJT 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FJT 5 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Jetta first used on 18 Jan 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does FJT 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FJT 5 is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on FJT 5?
The MOT on FJT 5 is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FJT 5 done?
FJT 5 was recorded at 182,613 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 9,655 miles a year.
Has FJT 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FJT 5 has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on FJT 5 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on FJT 5 find?
FJT 5 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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