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YF59 DGE

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,359 mi
Last recorded169,359 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 DGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 169,359 miles

Engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Front Nearside and offside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 168,735 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 21 May 2024 166,582 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 166,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 155,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 147,230 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 143,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 141,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear indicator some led not working

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

oil leak to rear of engine turbo area

surface corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension

Pass 12 Feb 2019 137,481 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 134,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to the limit in the center of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to the limit in the center of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 129,840 miles

Oil leak at rear of engine ()

offside anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slight split

Pass 17 Feb 2016 124,057 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 118,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

offside rear tyre low in tread.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 118,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre low in tread.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,998 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 109,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Won't rev, visual emissions check carried out

Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,744 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
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YF59 DGE is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF59 DGE, 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 YF59 DGE registered?

YF59 DGE is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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