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RO59 KUW

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,145 mi
Last recorded127,145 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 KUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 127,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up diff bearing (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up diff bearing (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2025 113,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 99,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front headlamp lenses slight opaq

Pass 10 Apr 2023 90,350 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 90,349 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 83,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,664 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 76,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,473 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,017 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,786 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 30,646 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,646 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,556 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 20,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,043 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 KUW is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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