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AD59 VAX

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 VAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024

Coil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body has surface rust

Fail 5 Sep 2024

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body has surface rust

Pass 15 Aug 2023 99,098 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 97,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,041 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake binding

exhaust sleeve deteriorating

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,846 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 89,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,375 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 84,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,066 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

no plates in poor condiotion

Fail 7 Dec 2017 76,066 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

no plates in poor condiotion

Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,343 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,024 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 57,024 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,518 miles

offside side repeater lense broken

Fail 11 Dec 2014 47,518 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside side repeater lense broken

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,917 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,709 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 29,709 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

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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AD59 VAX is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD59 VAX, 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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AD59 VAX is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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