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SL59 GYS

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,221 mi
Last recorded163,221 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 GYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 163,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 163,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 142,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 120,726 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 94,167 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 94,154 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,585 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 86,582 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 79,477 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 79,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,540 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 64,812 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 64,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,187 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,582 miles

n/s side repeater assy cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2013 27,948 miles

Both rear tyres cracking at tread slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,402 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 18,402 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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SL59 GYS is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL59 GYS, 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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SL59 GYS is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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