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VU09 BFY

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,153 mi
Last recorded157,153 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 BFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 157,153 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 27 Nov 2020 135,981 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 117,070 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer boot is split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 100,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr valve (7.1.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 18 May 2018 100,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr valve (7.1.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 3 May 2017 93,333 miles

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

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

some LED's in n/s/r light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,952 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 86,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,470 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside front tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,393 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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VU09 BFY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU09 BFY, 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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VU09 BFY is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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