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KV59 YJZ

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,117 mi
Last recorded67,117 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 YJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 67,117 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 64,477 miles

Nearside Front beam image only just meets requirements lens cloudy

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front beam image only just meets requirements lens cloudy

Fail 26 Aug 2024 64,443 miles

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

Nearside Front beam image only just meets requirements lens cloudy

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front beam image only just meets requirements lens cloudy

Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero on inner edge next stage of wear is exposed cords requires change now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero on inner edge next stage of wear is exposed cords requires change now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 60,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect requires new unit or abrasive clean (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect requires new unit or abrasive clean (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero on inner edge next stage of wear is exposed cords requires change now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero on inner edge next stage of wear is exposed cords requires change now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 57,229 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 57,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect requires abrasive clean or new unit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front beam image hazy requires abrasive clean

Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,535 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Nsf & Osf lens covers fading. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 52,073 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,422 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 49,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,217 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 45,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,244 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,797 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,984 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 32,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,207 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,071 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,874 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YJZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJZ, 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 KV59 YJZ registered?

KV59 YJZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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