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SK59 XRL

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,439 mi
Last recorded156,439 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 XRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 156,439 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 150,834 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 150,647 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 142,818 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 142,778 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 127,565 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2021 114,909 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 113,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 102,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,485 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,400 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,718 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,606 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 70,606 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,917 miles

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,445 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres just legal

Pass 15 Sep 2012 33,722 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Nearside rear tyre worn low

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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SK59 XRL 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 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 SK59 XRL, 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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What year was SK59 XRL registered?

SK59 XRL is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is SK59 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 XRL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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