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WU59 GZL

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,724 mi
Last recorded172,724 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 GZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 172,724 miles

Engine vibration

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 172,704 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine vibration

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

O/S sill holed at front near a pillar

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 167,448 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 166,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 150,787 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 140,312 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 130,247 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,104 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 117,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,726 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 97,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,510 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,549 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,070 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,845 miles

n/s/r tyre worn.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres worn.

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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WU59 GZL is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WU59 GZL, 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 WU59 GZL registered?

WU59 GZL is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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