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SK09 WFU

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,055 mi
Last recorded171,055 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 WFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 171,055 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 162,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 153,485 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 146,065 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 145,907 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 136,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 125,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre sidewall sign of damage ran on flat 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 125,422 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper seized (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre sidewall sign of damage ran on flat 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discolour red (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 120,615 miles

Offside Rear seat belt not inspected due to strapped to dog cage

Fail 4 Mar 2020 120,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear seat belt not inspected due to strapped to dog cage

Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,942 miles

rear seat belts not inspected due to dog cage fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seat belts not checked due to cage fitted to rear

Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,223 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edge bold/slight miss shaped 205 55 16

cage obstructing inspection of adult seat belt on the offside rear and center seat belt

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,551 miles

animal cage on rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

rear brake pads look approx 75% worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,896 miles

dog cage placed on the rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,418 miles

STRONG ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO APPROX 1.6MM/2MM

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

can't test rear seat belts due to dog cage on seat

coolant low

slight oil around the bottom of the gearbox

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,433 miles

unable to check rear belts due to dog cage

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,875 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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SK09 WFU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFU, 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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SK09 WFU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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