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SP09 LNJ

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,441 mi
Last recorded147,441 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 LNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 147,441 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 129,323 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 117,136 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,530 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 107,530 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 92,905 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,292 miles

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

general suspension corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2018 81,286 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

general suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,123 miles

both rear tyres perished

general suspension corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2017 71,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

general suspension corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,970 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 59,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,951 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 48,563 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,017 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres tread cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2013 34,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres tread cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,797 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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SP09 LNJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey 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 SP09 LNJ, 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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SP09 LNJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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