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SA09 DHE

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,233 mi
Last recorded117,233 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 DHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 117,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bushes deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 116,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens getting dull. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded and bushes deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays obscuring inspection.

Pass 8 May 2025 112,263 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps dull. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side repeater lens damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both off and nearside discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both off and nearside pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both off and nearside brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded and bushes deteriorating. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 107,532 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side repeater damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 102,711 miles

Nearside Front sill corroding

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 102,707 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front sill corroding

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 98,755 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 98,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,979 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 92,969 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,184 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,453 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,899 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 54,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,063 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,951 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 39,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s front brakes slightly sticking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,832 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 30,832 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 21,819 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 21,818 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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SA09 DHE is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SA09 DHE, 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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SA09 DHE is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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