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AA08 PVF

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,270 mi
Last recorded114,270 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 114,270 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 23 May 2024 114,269 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 May 2023 110,043 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 110,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 104,136 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2021 98,761 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 94,875 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 91,800 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 91,800 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 87,456 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 87,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 81,021 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 74,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 67,067 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 13 May 2014 59,710 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 51,341 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 51,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 42,997 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 34,163 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 PVF 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 PVF, 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 AA08 PVF registered?

AA08 PVF is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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