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AK58 WUL

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,436 mi
Last recorded129,436 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 WUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 129,436 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 129,431 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 122,214 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 122,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 116,720 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 116,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,233 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 109,233 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 105,594 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 102,282 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber tops loose

both front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 96,146 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2019 96,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,357 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 89,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,817 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres have some splitting and scuff marks in outer side wall

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 79,817 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres have some splitting and scuff marks in outer side wall

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,826 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,346 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 59,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front nearside offside brake discs corroded on inner faces

Rear nearside offside tyre treads becoming perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,322 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 41,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2011 31,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,193 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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AK58 WUL is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AK58 WUL, 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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AK58 WUL is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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