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AF09 YZC

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,373 mi
Last recorded175,373 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 175,373 miles

All under trays fitted and side sill cover

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 175,373 miles

All under trays fitted and side sill cover

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 165,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak further investigation required

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 158,603 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 149,078 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 137,113 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 126,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,543 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,942 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 73,942 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,742 miles

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,863 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,757 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF09 YZC is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF09 YZC, 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 AF09 YZC registered?

AF09 YZC is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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