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RO59 KBE

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,755 mi
Last recorded104,755 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 KBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 104,755 miles

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

Rear age related surface corrosion not on suspension components

Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,884 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion to some rear suspension components

o/s/f alloy dented on inner edge

o/s/f outer sill damaged slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2023 75,248 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion to some rear suspension components

o/s/f alloy dented on inner edge

o/s/f outer sill damaged slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2022 62,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front alloy wheel dented on inner edge

slight corrosion to both rear coil springs

Fail 15 Sep 2022 62,365 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front alloy wheel dented on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 20 Oct 2021 54,389 miles

both rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded and weakened (spring seats)

both rear shock absorbers worn and reduced damping action

both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded and weakened

Fail 18 Oct 2021 54,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front brake discs corroded / scored

both front wipers smearing screen

both rear brake discs excessively corroded and pitted

both rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded and weakened (spring seats)

both rear shock absorbers worn and reduced damping action

both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded and weakened

Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,348 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 53,347 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust flexi-section damaged

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,431 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 51,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 49,888 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 48,552 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 48,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,849 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 46,849 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,794 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing between treads and cut on inner sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,518 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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RO59 KBE is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RO59 KBE, 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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RO59 KBE is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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