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5230 MM

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5230 MM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 93,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 89,145 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from pipe going into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,224 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 65,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 57,675 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has flat spot

Pass 6 Nov 2015 50,176 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,992 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,578 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 19,007 miles

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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5230 MM is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 86,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 5230 MM, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5230 MM is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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