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EK59 VFT

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,756 mi
Last recorded159,756 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 VFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 159,756 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 150,447 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 150,384 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 144,626 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2023 144,138 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 135,594 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 123,017 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 111,899 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,084 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 98,995 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 41,738 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 33,003 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,003 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,042 miles

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

offside mirror indicator lens broken

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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EK59 VFT is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EK59 VFT, 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 EK59 VFT registered?

EK59 VFT is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is EK59 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 VFT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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