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SD59 YBY

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,551 mi
Last recorded125,551 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 YBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 125,551 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 115,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 109,471 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 100,495 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 100,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 96,260 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 96,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,136 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,044 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 79,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,751 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted - obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,861 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 14 Sep 2016 65,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,595 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,979 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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SD59 YBY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black 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 SD59 YBY, 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 SD59 YBY registered?

SD59 YBY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is SD59 YBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 YBY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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