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AO09 YZU

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,331 mi
Last recorded142,331 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 YZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 142,331 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 133,229 miles

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

Nearside sill slightly corroded/damaged

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

Offside sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2022 133,220 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing bumper (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside sill slightly corroded/damaged

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

Offside sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 122,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 112,737 miles

Engine under tray damaged and loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror and nearside sun visor ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside suspension components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 112,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer bushes where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner and outer bushes where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Where marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine under tray damaged and loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror and nearside sun visor ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside suspension components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable l to check front wheel bearings due to brake bind

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,450 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 99,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners - cannot fully see! (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake very slight bind!

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin +cannot see inners & offside have been hot! (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4+offside rear has been hot! (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre slightly blockey on tread!

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 85,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges!

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre slightly blockey on tread!

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,269 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 61,051 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,118 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 49,106 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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AO09 YZU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO09 YZU, 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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AO09 YZU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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