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AD09 ZXE

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,569 mi
Last recorded135,569 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 ZXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 135,569 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 135,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 127,100 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 115,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,146 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 94,784 miles

Front both shock absorber dust covers damaged

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

Rear both shock absorber dust covers damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2021 94,783 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both shock absorber dust covers damaged

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

Rear both shock absorber dust covers damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2020 84,431 miles

Headlights discoloured

Fail 10 Jul 2020 84,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlights discoloured

Pass 29 Jun 2019 72,797 miles

Both headlights discoloured

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,376 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 61,376 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 56,916 miles

Headlights discoloured

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 50,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,828 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front plate damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2014 39,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,519 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has damage , cord not exposed .

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has minor cut to sidewall

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 ZXE is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 AD09 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

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

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