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SY59 VDK

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,188 mi
Last recorded122,188 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 VDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 122,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 122,186 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 105,469 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody/suspension components corroded

handbrake has travel

Fail 12 Aug 2025 105,468 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody/suspension components corroded

handbrake has travel

Pass 29 Aug 2024 98,561 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2023 85,532 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 85,530 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 78,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 65,148 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 64,002 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 62,690 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Part of nearside tail light in-op

Rear tyres are starting to perish on outer edges of treads

Pass 21 May 2018 60,552 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Part of nearside tail light in-op

Pass 25 May 2017 57,868 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 55,822 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,129 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 53,129 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,093 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,477 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 13,895 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 VDK 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 SY59 VDK, 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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SY59 VDK is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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