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AA08 VLF

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,657 mi
Last recorded144,657 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 144,657 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 140,207 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 132,810 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 123,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 110,466 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 110,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,405 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,781 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 92,781 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 83,414 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

battery not clamped down but enclosed

Pass 24 Dec 2015 73,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2014 59,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear to both rear tyres

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,198 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 41,894 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 7 May 2011 33,390 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 VLF is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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