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AD09 YMU

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,140 mi
Last recorded196,140 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 YMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 196,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 182,046 miles

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

general underbody corroded

Fail 15 May 2024 182,046 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general underbody corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 181,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 181,284 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 174,586 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 166,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 162,885 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted , wet test

Pass 14 Jan 2019 155,937 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 150,590 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2018 150,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 134,652 miles

engine covers & under tray fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 134,357 miles

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

*STRONG ADVISE* nearside rear tyre out of shape & nail in tread 225/45/17

engine covers & under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,662 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 106,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,604 miles

rear tyres are wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,221 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,598 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 21,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,951 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,534 miles

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

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

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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AD09 YMU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD09 YMU, 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 AD09 YMU registered?

AD09 YMU is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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