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SY59 SVV

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,206 mi
Last recorded141,206 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 SVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 141,206 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 141,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm bolt loose marked with chalk (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached inner camber bolt loose marked with chalk (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bottom bolt not tightened fully marked with chalk (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability inner camber arm bolt loose marked with chalk (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 131,986 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 124,652 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 124,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 111,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 100,079 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,002 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,578 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 75,578 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,623 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 67,623 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,221 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge slightly worn

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,157 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,265 miles

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

ns rear tyre above limit

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,728 miles

both front tyres above legal limit

Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,816 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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SY59 SVV is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY59 SVV, 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 SY59 SVV registered?

SY59 SVV is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SY59 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 SVV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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