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KV59 CTY

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,609 mi
Last recorded165,609 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 CTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 165,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 158,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber staring to perish and split but not leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner spring arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner spring arm bush worn / arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 158,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber staring to perish and split but not leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner spring arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner spring arm bush worn / arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 152,469 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both lower suspension arms corroded (coil spring holder)

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2024 152,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight rear lower arm bushes worn resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight rear lower arm bushes worn resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 141,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front screw in centre of n/s/f tyre tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 141,496 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))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f suspension coil spring broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working o/s indicator mirror repeater lamp inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front screw in centre of n/s/f tyre tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,267 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 135,267 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,997 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 119,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 110,490 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,741 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer fluid loss apparent. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead area bent but not considered to excess. (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating almost to excess (6.3.1d)

headlamp pattern poor,both.lens cover deteriated.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 99,736 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer fluid loss apparent. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead area bent but not considered to excess. (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating almost to excess (6.3.1d)

headlamp pattern poor,both.lens cover deteriated.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,820 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,100 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 67,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear shock absorbers,dust covers off.

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges,offside rear tyre showing cushion rubber.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,810 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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KV59 CTY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KV59 CTY, 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 KV59 CTY registered?

KV59 CTY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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