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RO59 KBP

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,415 mi
Last recorded112,415 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 112,415 miles

Rear axle corroded along with suspension

both front suspension arms corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2025 112,415 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level also leaking around abs pump and reservoir (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

both front suspension arms corroded

exhaust system corroded

Rear axle corroded along with suspension

Pass 8 Apr 2024 103,742 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lenses slightly losing its transparency, advice polishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 103,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp lenses slightly losing its transparency, advice polishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 98,498 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 98,498 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,426 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 98,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,227 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 95,754 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 91,947 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,351 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,080 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 78,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise nsf tyre scrubbing outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,815 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 67,815 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,544 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,719 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 47,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,552 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 KBP is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KBP, 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 KBP is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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