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SD09 FGC

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,111 mi
Last recorded93,111 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 FGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 93,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 86,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 86,943 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced a hole in the sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front headlight beam slightly poor

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes both sides (dog bone) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 83,423 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

headlights cloudy and images poor

offside front sill damaged and corroded but not within prescribed area and not structural

rear lower suspension arms and rear subframe corroded

slight bind on nearside front wheel/tight to turn

Fail 29 Nov 2023 83,423 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

all suspension coil springs corroded

headlights cloudy and images poor

offside front sill damaged and corroded but not within prescribed area and not structural

rear lower suspension arms and rear subframe corroded

slight bind on nearside front wheel/tight to turn

Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,146 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

both headlights cloudy and images poor

offside sill corroded but not within prescribed area/structural and not significantly weakened

rear subframe and both rear suspension lower arms corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 9 Dec 2021 74,455 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 74,455 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,276 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,047 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,480 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 59,480 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,222 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,907 miles

2 front tyre cracked/perished

2 rear tyres cracked/perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

eml light on

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear view interior mirror loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 26,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 21,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front wiper has a slight tear in blade but still functions ok

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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SD09 FGC is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SD09 FGC, 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 SD09 FGC registered?

SD09 FGC is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is SD09 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 FGC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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