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DY59 UEC

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,958 mi
Last recorded181,958 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 UEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 181,958 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 159,000 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 158,992 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 158,094 miles

tested in wet conditions

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 156,299 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 156,297 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 153,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Nov 2022 153,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2021 146,452 miles

Nearside Front cv boot leaking grease

exhaust sleeve straps excessively corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 143,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 137,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 128,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 116,618 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 104,750 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,528 miles

Both rear tyre worn out from inner edge

Both rear tyres wearing down uneven

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,258 miles

advice near side front on 1.6mm to 2mm

advice off side front tyre on 1.6mm and mishaped

Fail 12 Sep 2013 57,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advice near side front tyre on 1.6mm to 2mm

advice off side front tyre on 1.6mm and mishaped

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,248 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape

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 UEC is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY59 UEC registered?

DY59 UEC is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is DY59 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 UEC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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