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HF59 FZS

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,717 mi
Last recorded172,717 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF59 FZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 172,717 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 107,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 160,724 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 148,585 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,884 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 79,226 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,264 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also lower ball joint dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 114,184 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 114,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,801 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 106,801 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 97,414 miles

ENGINE FAULT TELL TALE ON

Nearside Rear TYRE BALD AT INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE BALD AT INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55H16 (4.1.E.1)

engine fault tell tale on, advise diagnostic check

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,215 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,215 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 74,299 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 May 2014 56,455 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,523 miles

steering light on traction light on

Pass 16 Feb 2012

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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HF59 FZS is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HF59 FZS, 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 HF59 FZS registered?

HF59 FZS is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is HF59 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF59 FZS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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