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AA08 KTF

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,200 mi
Last recorded113,200 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 KTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 113,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 106,780 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 106,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 96,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,078 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 85,063 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,095 miles

advise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to deteriorate)

Fail 13 Jul 2018 73,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to deteriorate)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,546 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,599 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,234 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 57,234 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,077 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 46,896 miles

advise(front tyres wearing close on edge)

Fail 20 May 2011 40,749 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advcise(front discs beginning to wear & pit)

advise(slight wear on rear discs)

Pass 20 May 2011 40,749 miles

advcise(front discs beginning to wear & pit)

advise(slight wear on rear discs)

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 KTF is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 KTF registered?

AA08 KTF is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is AA08 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 KTF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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