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EA09 LTY

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

198,417 mi
Last recorded198,417 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 LTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 198,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 190,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 181,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 172,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside front wing corroded

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 163,915 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Both rear tyres distorted and worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 154,206 miles

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jun 2021 154,206 miles

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2020 149,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 138,158 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 125,317 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 125,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,946 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2016 96,069 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,333 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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EA09 LTY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA09 LTY, 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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EA09 LTY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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