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SL09 NKC

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,819 mi
Last recorded123,819 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 NKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 123,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Underbody components corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2025 123,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 107,797 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 107,795 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 100,021 miles

Headlight lens fogged but projected beam image still visible

Oil leak

Underside components corroded

Various suspension bushes perished

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,709 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,225 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,877 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,406 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring holder corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring holder corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Under tray's and engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2017 44,069 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 38,139 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 32,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,060 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,110 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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SL09 NKC is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SL09 NKC, 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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SL09 NKC is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SL09 NKC safe to buy?

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