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FP09 PLZ

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,565 mi
Last recorded94,565 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 PLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 94,565 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Tie bar/control arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 88,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking and perishing

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Tie bar/control arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 82,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 76,872 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 76,872 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 70,990 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 66,411 miles

offside outer cv boot slightly split

Pass 28 May 2020 62,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 56,929 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 51,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,457 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 42,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer clip loose gaiter leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 35,049 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

Pass 29 May 2015 30,040 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 30,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 25,864 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 20,266 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2012 14,979 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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FP09 PLZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Red 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 FP09 PLZ, 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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FP09 PLZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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