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VU09 VYV

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,720 mi
Last recorded144,720 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 VYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 144,720 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 132,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 119,070 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 109,107 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 99,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf headlight misting pattern just ok (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 99,438 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction steering light on indicates a fault (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf headlight misting pattern just ok (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 89,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight bind on wheel (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 89,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight bind on wheel (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 83,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,307 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,002 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,343 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 65,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,147 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,203 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 45,488 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 VYV is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VYV, 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 VU09 VYV registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU09 VYV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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