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EK09 YHU

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,946 mi
Last recorded148,946 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 YHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 148,946 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 148,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 142,887 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 133,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 116,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 102,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,483 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,813 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,259 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,111 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,504 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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EK09 YHU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK09 YHU, 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 EK09 YHU registered?

EK09 YHU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 August 2009.

Is EK09 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 YHU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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