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RE09 DTU

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,670 mi
Last recorded122,670 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 DTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 122,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,896 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

various body damage

Fail 2 Aug 2022 107,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 offshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 offshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps hazy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

various body damage

Pass 9 Aug 2021 102,345 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge offshape

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 102,345 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres inner edge offshape

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,841 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge offshape

offside rear tyre slightly offshape

various body damage - nearside repeater lens damage

Fail 20 Aug 2020 95,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

nearside rear tyre inner edge offshape

offside rear tyre slightly offshape

various body damage - nearside repeater lens damage

Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,678 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,618 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside front tyre worn close to limits 205/55R16 Continental

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,168 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low 205/55R16

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,598 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre tread wall cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2015 58,633 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in nonrepairable area

Fail 1 Aug 2015 58,633 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in nonrepairable area

Pass 19 Jul 2014 51,390 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,712 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,603 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,529 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 38,529 miles

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inner cv gaitor split

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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RE09 DTU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RE09 DTU, 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 RE09 DTU registered?

RE09 DTU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is RE09 DTU safe to buy?

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