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XLZ 4157

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,600 mi
Last recorded122,600 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 4157
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 122,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 112,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 103,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear unable to open boot

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 103,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak expansion cap missing ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear unable to open boot

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,206 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,775 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 90,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,800 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

child seat

Fail 19 Mar 2016 85,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

child seat

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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XLZ 4157 is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLZ 4157, 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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XLZ 4157 is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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