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SA09 WHL

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,074 mi
Last recorded154,074 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 WHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 154,074 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 127,654 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 126,926 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 96,153 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 96,027 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 95,896 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2021 95,568 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,753 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush's deteriorating no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush's deteriorated no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 92,751 miles

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

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush's deteriorating no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush's deteriorated no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 83,276 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,067 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 76,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,127 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,606 miles

All brake discs lipped

Fail 27 Mar 2014 45,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

All brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,454 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 WHL is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WHL, 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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What year was SA09 WHL registered?

SA09 WHL is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is SA09 WHL safe to buy?

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