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S31 RDY

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,434 mi
Last recorded127,434 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 RDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 127,434 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 127,430 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 112,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area badly corroded in palaces / marginal pass (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 112,050 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area badly corroded in palaces / marginal pass (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2023 82,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,403 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,233 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 55,279 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,573 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear with spring cups (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,682 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 48,019 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,195 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 42,194 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,880 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,404 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,221 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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S31 RDY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S31 RDY, 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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S31 RDY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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