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SK09 TEY

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,393 mi
Last recorded124,393 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 TEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 124,393 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 119,320 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 119,320 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 108,546 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 97,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,009 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 91,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,214 miles

undertrays

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,163 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,228 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,199 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, and has cuts in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn smooth on inside and soft (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25%, brakes also binding and discs appear overheated (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brakes require attention

Fail 24 Jan 2017 52,176 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Doesnt lock when pulled (5.2.5b)

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, and has cuts in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn smooth on inside and soft (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25%, brakes also binding and discs appear overheated (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brakes require attention

Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cuts to tread but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Fail 27 Jan 2015 37,480 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cuts to tread but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,428 miles

4x tyres cracked and perished around sidewall

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,522 miles

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

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

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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SK09 TEY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK09 TEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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SK09 TEY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is SK09 TEY safe to buy?

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