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AD59 VBY

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,626 mi
Last recorded90,626 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 VBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 90,626 miles

Steering very stiff. Noted during lock to lock checks.

Pass 14 Jan 2025 90,211 miles

Steering noted as very stiff during lock to lock test.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 89,782 miles

Steering noted as very stiff during lock to lock check.

Fail 17 Jan 2024 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres so badly perished and cracked that ply or cords are exposed.

Steering noted as very stiff during lock to lock check.

Pass 19 Jan 2023 89,151 miles

All four tyres slightly perished and cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2023 89,149 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All four tyres slightly perished and cracked

O/S/R brake disc and pads appear to have been run hot. Disc and pads in very poor condition.

Some bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,497 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 85,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 82,862 miles

Steering very stiff when engine not running.

Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,163 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded, lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 79,137 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly perished and cracked. Possibly been run under inflated. 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly perished and cracked around tread. Possibly been run under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded, lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,472 miles

Steering feels very stiff with engine switched off. Further investigation advised.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,909 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,730 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

nearside rear tyre valve perished

Fail 20 Sep 2016 55,730 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

nearside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,321 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,261 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing un-evenly on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,527 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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AD59 VBY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD59 VBY, 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 AD59 VBY registered?

AD59 VBY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is AD59 VBY safe to buy?

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