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SM09 YNR

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,819 mi
Last recorded134,819 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 YNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 134,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 130,932 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 115,832 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 115,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 108,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 108,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,895 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,804 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 80,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp between front and rear pipes excessively deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,671 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 67,671 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,474 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 55,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,147 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,925 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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SM09 YNR is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM09 YNR, 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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SM09 YNR is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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