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VO09 ZPS

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,303 mi
Last recorded183,303 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 ZPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 183,303 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 169,858 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 169,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 165,106 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 151,765 miles

N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY.

N/S/F CV BOOT SLIGHT PIN HOLE.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMITS. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F LINK BAR SLIGHT PLAY.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 151,760 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED HOLED. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY.

N/S/F CV BOOT SLIGHT PIN HOLE.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMITS. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F LINK BAR SLIGHT PLAY.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 144,106 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 144,106 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 138,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 138,968 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 138,968 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 138,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 85,245 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 85,245 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 71,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 60,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 54,401 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 54,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer 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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 50,252 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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VO09 ZPS is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO09 ZPS, 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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VO09 ZPS is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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