CarVerify

Free Car Check

WV09 HLP

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,961 mi
Last recorded113,961 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 HLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 113,961 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 107,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 87,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/5516 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 87,574 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/5516 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 77,708 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 77,708 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,650 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 72,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 66,654 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 66,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,444 miles

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

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

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

bonnet latch sticking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,296 miles

both front tyres deteriorating and splitting in tread also very low on edges and close to exposing cords

engine cover and undertray fitted

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 14 Mar 2017 52,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres deteriorating and splitting in tread also very low on edges and close to exposing cords

engine cover and undertray fitted

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 38,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre, cuts to outer sidewall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 25,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,294 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Mar 2012 18,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,415 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
Full Volkswagen Jetta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WV09 HLP is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WV09 HLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV09 HLP?

You can check the full history of WV09 HLP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WV09 HLP registered?

WV09 HLP is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is WV09 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV09 HLP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV09 HLP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WV09 HLP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.