Volkswagen Jetta S TDI (2009)
2009 Volkswagen Jetta S TDI
CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta S TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta S TDI has a first-time pass rate of 66.2%, notably below the UK average of 80%, signalling moderate reliability concerns for a vehicle of this age. The good news is that none of the 134 vehicles analysed recorded dangerous defects, so safety-critical failures aren't a pattern here.
These Jettas are running at typical mileage for their age (median 122,834 miles), and while they average 0.73 failures per vehicle, the complete absence of advisories suggests problems tend to be either present or absent rather than emerging gradually. If you're considering one, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection and expect occasional repair costs—the pass rate tells you this model needs more attention than average, but it's not a write-off.
What to check before buying a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta S TDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Volkswagen Jetta S TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Volkswagen Jetta S TDI vehicles fall between 98,538 and 145,653 miles.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta S TDI — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 34 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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