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LF09 YLA

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,194 mi
Last recorded103,194 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 YLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 103,194 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 102,937 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 88,710 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 77,802 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 77,714 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 65,901 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 56,787 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,519 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,886 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 74,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,711 miles

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 62,711 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,846 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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LF09 YLA is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF09 YLA, 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 LF09 YLA registered?

LF09 YLA is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is LF09 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF09 YLA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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