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AK58 WYA

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,969 mi
Last recorded143,969 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 143,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight cut at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside front and nearside rear wheel arches rusty/corroded.., not cosidered sharp edges

Pass 29 May 2018 137,171 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2018 136,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 126,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 126,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 115,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 102,642 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 102,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 27 May 2014 94,147 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 94,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 90,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 90,008 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WYA is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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