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YF59 MZT

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

281,211 mi
Last recorded281,211 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 MZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 281,211 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 281,211 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 269,248 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2017 269,185 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 249,582 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 220,763 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 189,946 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 166,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 166,810 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 140,931 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 128,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp on

Offside front outer brake pad getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 127,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp on

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

Offside front outer brake pad getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,325 miles

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Dec 2012 87,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres on legal limit advise replacment

both rear tyres heavily perished and worn out of shape on inner edges advise replacment

undertrays fitted

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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YF59 MZT is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF59 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

YF59 MZT is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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