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AA08 PKD

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,923 mi
Last recorded169,923 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2024 169,923 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 163,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 157,051 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 10 May 2021 146,830 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 137,980 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 137,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 129,131 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 129,129 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended Middle (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 119,229 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 105,753 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 97,449 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail

under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 97,197 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has nail

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 87,003 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 87,003 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 79,478 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 69,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 56,661 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 May 2012 56,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 May 2011 42,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 42,366 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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AA08 PKD is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PKD, 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 PKD is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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