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Y21 SRK

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,170 mi
Last recorded129,170 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 SRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 129,170 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 119,844 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 106,196 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 89,670 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 83,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,432 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 71,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,637 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 60,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 49,172 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and very low tread on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing and bald on inner edge, only just passed mot

Pass 29 Oct 2016 37,387 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 29,939 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,822 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,424 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,886 miles

Windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Oct 2012 17,886 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen chipped

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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Y21 SRK is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y21 SRK, 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 Y21 SRK registered?

Y21 SRK is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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