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LG09 TYY

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,976 mi
Last recorded45,976 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 TYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 45,976 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 45,973 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 41,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both front tyres are perishing/cracking and are wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2024 35,819 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 31,580 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,033 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 27,473 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 26,721 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 24,858 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,155 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to both outer and inner sidewalls

both rear tyre treads cracking/perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2017 21,326 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 21,326 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 14,632 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 14,632 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 11,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,731 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,565 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 9,565 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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LG09 TYY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG09 TYY, 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 LG09 TYY registered?

LG09 TYY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is LG09 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 TYY shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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