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WU09 JZK

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,148 mi
Last recorded128,148 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 JZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 128,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and have deep cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 128,148 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and have deep cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 125,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and have deep cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

undservehicle components covered with underseal unable to check properly

Fail 10 Jul 2024 125,500 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and have deep cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undservehicle components covered with underseal unable to check properly

Pass 7 Aug 2023 123,075 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,179 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

suspected offside front shocker top mounting defective

Fail 31 Aug 2022 102,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

suspected offside front shocker top mounting defective

Pass 3 Sep 2021 118,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 118,343 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 115,361 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 115,359 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,664 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 106,806 miles

EXHUAST centre clamp corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 106,806 miles

EXHUAST centre clamp corroded

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2017 102,968 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 98,105 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has un-even wear on inner edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,724 miles

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

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

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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WU09 JZK is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU09 JZK, 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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WU09 JZK is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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