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SV59 YSJ

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,990 mi
Last recorded127,990 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 YSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 127,990 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 102,246 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 98,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on back of wishbone perished and slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,065 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 89,832 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 7 Dec 2020 83,908 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,906 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 78,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 /front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 78,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 /front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2018 69,725 miles

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

offside front c v boot area damp

Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm slight worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm slight worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,943 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 51,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,335 miles

wipers slight smear

2 x rear tyres perished

Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2 x rear (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 40,224 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

2 x rear tyres perished

Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2 x rear (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

wipers slight smear

Pass 30 Oct 2014 29,991 miles

Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 17,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 8,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 6,306 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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SV59 YSJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV59 YSJ, 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 SV59 YSJ registered?

SV59 YSJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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