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AB08 CFH

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,244 mi
Last recorded137,244 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 137,244 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 132,482 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 127,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 122,287 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 122,287 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,386 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 117,386 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,915 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 112,915 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,239 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,147 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 split/leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 97,147 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split/leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,382 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,177 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 86,177 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated secondary siezed (8.4.2)

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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AB08 CFH is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AB08 CFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 CFH registered?

AB08 CFH is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AB08 CFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 CFH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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