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5749 AT

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,723 mi
Last recorded47,723 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5749 AT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 47,723 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 46,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 45,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 44,487 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,120 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 39,239 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 39,237 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,573 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2017 33,962 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 33,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,974 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 27,053 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,939 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 22,939 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 18,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 18,256 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,293 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,883 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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5749 AT is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 5749 AT, 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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What year was 5749 AT registered?

5749 AT is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is 5749 AT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5749 AT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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