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R12 RBH

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,530 mi
Last recorded95,530 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 RBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 95,530 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 91,128 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 86,674 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 76,298 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2022 76,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,050 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,670 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 63,073 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2019 63,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,305 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 52,681 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 52,635 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,220 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,907 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,192 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,566 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 30,566 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,092 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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R12 RBH is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R12 RBH, 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 R12 RBH registered?

R12 RBH is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 February 2009.

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