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GU09 FYW

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,345 mi
Last recorded168,345 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 FYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 168,345 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 168,345 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 163,163 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 163,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 160,031 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 156,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 151,501 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 151,501 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 145,623 miles

Offside Front Main beam image too high, bulb looks incorrectly fitted

Rear Unable to check rear belts as seats folded down

Pass 28 Feb 2020 142,026 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 135,359 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 129,180 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,086 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 122,086 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,147 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 113,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,708 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,125 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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GU09 FYW is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU09 FYW, 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 GU09 FYW registered?

GU09 FYW is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is GU09 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 FYW shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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