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SP59 VWU

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,151 mi
Last recorded88,151 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 VWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 88,151 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 87,549 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 78,069 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,431 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2022 60,082 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,371 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 28,834 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 26,631 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 26,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,065 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 25,065 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,861 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 19,540 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SP59 VWU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP59 VWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP59 VWU?

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What year was SP59 VWU registered?

SP59 VWU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is SP59 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 VWU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP59 VWU have outstanding finance?

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