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FP09 YFT

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,654 mi
Last recorded113,654 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 YFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 113,654 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 111,434 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 107,864 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2023 107,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 7 Nov 2022 102,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 102,501 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 96,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,531 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,509 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,844 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,915 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 47,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,466 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,313 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 31,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 25,250 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 YFT is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FP09 YFT, 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 FP09 YFT registered?

FP09 YFT is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is FP09 YFT safe to buy?

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