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AA08 PUO

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,568 mi
Last recorded152,568 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 PUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 152,568 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess knocking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front headlight lens slight defective both

Front track rod end dust boot slight deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fitted wrong way (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded cannot inspect due to covered (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Non-obligatory stop lamp dim

Rear Pam arm bushes both slight perishing /deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2025 152,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury ceil body both side (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailering arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front headlight lens slight defective both

Front track rod end dust boot slight deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fitted wrong way (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded cannot inspect due to covered (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Non-obligatory stop lamp dim

Rear Pam arm bushes both slight perishing /deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2024 142,282 miles

Front engine oil leak

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

Offside Front bod rust/ deteriorated not effecting anything

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 142,282 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective secondary catch outside (3.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm rear bushes split both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( axle)trailing arm side bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bod rust/ deteriorated not effecting anything

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 129,973 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 129,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2022 120,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split at inner seal - no grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud out of position i.e. dropped

Pass 5 May 2021 112,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter repaired at inner seal on shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud "dropped" out of position

Fail 5 May 2021 112,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter repaired at inner seal on shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud "dropped" out of position

Pass 27 May 2020 106,271 miles

engine/gearbox undertray fitted and o/s and n/s full underbody trays fitted

slight damage to n/s/f wing and bumper section

Fail 27 May 2020 106,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud out of position i.e. "dropped down"

engine/gearbox undertray fitted and o/s and n/s full underbody trays fitted

slight damage to n/s/f wing and bumper section

Pass 1 May 2019 97,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud dropped down

Fail 1 May 2019 97,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud dropped down

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 87,984 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 87,984 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 79,024 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 78,926 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Traction Control Light On (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 May 2016 71,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering at outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 64,470 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 57,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 47,910 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,522 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 39,490 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 May 2011 30,633 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2011 30,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PUO is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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