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KV09 FTU

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,208 mi
Last recorded163,208 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 FTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 163,208 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower door and rear wing damage

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 15 Oct 2025 163,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower door and rear wing damage

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 18 Oct 2024 157,822 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 157,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 151,671 miles

Rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 146,159 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 141,816 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 141,816 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 134,096 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn / Lipped - Pads 60% Worn

Rear Suspension Sub frames Corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 127,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 116,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 106,530 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 98,646 miles

Front Brake Pads appear to be getting Low - Discs Lipped.

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 98,646 miles

Front Brake Pads appear to be getting Low - Discs Lipped.

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 88,864 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 88,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge`s

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KV09 FTU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KV09 FTU, 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 KV09 FTU registered?

KV09 FTU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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