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SA09 WHZ

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,774 mi
Last recorded154,774 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 WHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 154,774 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 146,450 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 142,033 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 142,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,473 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 126,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 118,814 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 115,292 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 115,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,617 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 89,617 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level on minimum

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,211 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,109 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,133 miles

slight impact damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,904 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 16,799 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 15 Mar 2012 12,316 miles

N/S/F/ tyre (sidewall) cut

O/S/F/ tyre (sidewall) cut

front wipers not clearing screen properly

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 WHZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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