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AA08 KSE

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,023 mi
Last recorded170,023 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 KSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 170,023 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 163,163 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 163,163 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 154,802 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 154,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 145,544 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 145,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 140,024 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 133,124 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 126,575 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 126,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 120,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 114,033 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 118,588 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 102,583 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 95,846 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 73,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2012 73,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 53,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AA08 KSE is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA08 KSE, 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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AA08 KSE is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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