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LC09 LHZ

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,529 mi
Last recorded180,529 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 LHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 180,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 172,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 172,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 131,365 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 131,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 124,412 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 117,021 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust starting to corode

Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,528 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 100,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all tyres close to limit on edges and alltyres cracking on tread

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,114 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,581 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,480 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

beam converters fitted

nsf tyre close to legal limit

osf tyre close to legal limit

osr tyre close to legal limit

Fail 24 Jun 2013 53,480 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

beam converters fitted

nsf tyre close to legal limit

osf tyre close to legal limit

osr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 May 2012 41,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet release stiff

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

small cut to nearside front tyre

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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LC09 LHZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC09 LHZ, 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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LC09 LHZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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