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AB08 FXA

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,033 mi
Last recorded196,033 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 FXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 196,033 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 196,033 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 180,999 miles

Under tray slightly insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2020 180,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 166,970 miles

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 166,954 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 159,103 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 161,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 143,533 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 143,533 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 134,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 120,940 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 120,940 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2013 99,885 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2012 70,969 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 70,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,023 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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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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