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SL59 RGX

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

289,147 mi
Last recorded289,147 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 RGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 289,147 miles

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

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 259,361 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 259,323 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lens foggy

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

Offside Front Lens foggy

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 259,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 247,852 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 247,851 miles

Boot lid component insecure bonnet wont secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 223,020 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 223,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 189,783 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 158,134 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 158,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 115,028 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 115,028 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 59,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front 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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SL59 RGX is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 RGX, 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 RGX is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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