2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9L Diesel · SA09 WHZ

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 10 September 2024 at 154,774 miles, passed with zero defects. This clean sheet extends back through every recorded test in the history, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults have required attention. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the September 2021 test at 128,473 miles and the September 2024 test at 154,774 miles, the car covered approximately 26,300 miles over three years, averaging roughly 8,770 miles annually. This sits comfortably within the typical 9,104 miles per year expected for a 17-year-old vehicle. The gap between the failed test on 30 August 2022 and the retest on 31 August 2022, both recorded at virtually identical mileage around 142,031 to 142,033 miles, suggests a same-day or next-day retest following a minor initial failure, though no defects were recorded in either entry. From a buyer's perspective, the absence of advisories or failures across the entire MOT history is encouraging but should not substitute for a physical inspection. At 154,774 miles, consumable components such as tyres, brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and coil springs will have experienced significant cycling regardless of test outcomes. A thorough in-person check should focus on the condition of the underside for corrosion, the operation of all suspension and steering joints, and the integrity of the exhaust system. The clean MOT record implies attentive previous ownership, yet a pre-purchase inspection remains essential to verify that this pattern of care has continued up to the present day.