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DU09 FYO

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,583 mi
Last recorded140,583 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 FYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 140,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc worn lipped inner disc faces on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertray/s fitted obscuring view

Fail 20 Jul 2021 140,583 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc worn lipped inner disc faces on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertray/s fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 Jul 2020 128,679 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 128,679 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 131,113 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 113,131 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end of gaiter spliting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,907 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 97,905 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,745 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 85,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,054 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 58,286 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 53,009 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,927 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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DU09 FYO is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU09 FYO, 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 DU09 FYO registered?

DU09 FYO is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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