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AA08 VOH

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,135 mi
Last recorded75,135 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 VOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,135 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 15 Mar 2017 75,131 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inside edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,822 miles

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

advise child seat fitted at nearside rear

advise wipers smearing screen

Fail 17 Mar 2016 65,822 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective seized (8.4.2)

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

advise child seat fitted at nearside rear

advise wipers smearing screen

Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,929 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,756 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,885 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 33,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked (no cords exposed at time of test)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,442 miles

nearside rear tyre cut/cracked on tread area

offside rear tyre cracked on tread area

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 VOH is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VOH, 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 VOH registered?

AA08 VOH is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is AA08 VOH safe to buy?

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