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DY59 RSZ

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,393 mi
Last recorded163,393 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 RSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 163,393 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

widespread general corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 3 Jul 2026 163,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

widespread general corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 16 Jul 2025 154,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 154,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 147,035 miles

Nearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

general corrosion.

Pass 25 Jul 2023 139,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 131,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm fastened with a bolt that is shorter than standard, resulting in less of the tread being used.

Offside Rear brake caliper damp, possible fluid leak. further investigation recommended.

Fail 27 Jul 2022 131,635 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm fastened with a bolt that is shorter than standard, resulting in less of the tread being used.

Offside Rear brake caliper damp, possible fluid leak. further investigation recommended.

Pass 17 Aug 2021 117,808 miles

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,092 miles

Both rear antiroll bar links have been incorrectly fitted, recommend immediate repair.

Headlamp lenses hazy.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 101,889 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 92,557 miles

Front tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Rear tyres wearing on the inner edges of the tread.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,293 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,818 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 48,561 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 47,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 39,313 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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DY59 RSZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY59 RSZ, 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 DY59 RSZ registered?

DY59 RSZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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