MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Dangerous leak, too close to the turbo. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut sidewall, also nail inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Wing or wheel arch area corroded
Offside Front Steering wheel lock slightly defective
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Also outer rim slightly damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Dangerous leak, too close to the turbo. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut sidewall, also nail inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Wing or wheel arch area corroded
Offside Front Steering wheel lock slightly defective
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Also outer rim slightly damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Under tray slightly insecure
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under tray slightly insecure
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chip to screen
o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to limit and perishing
rear brake pads worn low
slight damage to n/s/r tyre outter wall
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside 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 Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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AB08 FXA is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FXA, 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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AB08 FXA is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 June 2008.
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