2009 Volkswagen Jetta · 4,132 MOT tests
2009 Volkswagen Jetta reliability
2009 Volkswagen Jettas fail 36% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 Jetta years (4,132 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- 36%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 109,578
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,132
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.9% of tests fail here (69% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.7%
- Lights and electrics14.7%
- Brakes7.7%
- Tyres7.2%
- Body, chassis and structure7.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.6%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.68%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.65%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.23%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.2%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.82%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.8%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (7.87%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.17%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Jetta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
2009 Volkswagen Jettas fail 36% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 Jetta years (4,132 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.6% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (3.68% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volkswagen Jetta shows 109,578 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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