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SN09 APZ

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,376 mi
Last recorded169,376 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 APZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 169,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 169,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 145,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 106,986 miles

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

Front Offside front and nearside front shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to plys or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn very close to plys or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Corrosion to rear underbody components, not considered excessive at time of test- Rear sub-frame, suspension arms, anti roll bar (and other suspension components),brake components (backing plates etc.).

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 106,950 miles

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

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

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

Front Offside front and nearside front shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to plys or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn very close to plys or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Corrosion to rear underbody components, not considered excessive at time of test- Rear sub-frame, suspension arms, anti roll bar (and other suspension components),brake components (backing plates etc.).

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 96,227 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 96,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,331 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,358 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 79,357 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 71,891 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 66,463 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,784 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 53,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,165 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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SN09 APZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SN09 APZ, 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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What year was SN09 APZ registered?

SN09 APZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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