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FP58 CZU

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,910 mi
Last recorded99,910 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 CZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2023 99,910 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill very corroded and large hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various components at rear very corroded including subframe and connecting arms + anti roll bar links

Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,125 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 92,699 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front general corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear more inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slight wear more outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system centre clamp corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 92,699 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front general corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear more inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slight wear more outer edge

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system centre clamp corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,487 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 88,343 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,960 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2018 76,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2017 60,480 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 60,480 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,063 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 46,063 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,978 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 22,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 16,252 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 13,445 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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FP58 CZU is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP58 CZU, 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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What year was FP58 CZU registered?

FP58 CZU is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is FP58 CZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 CZU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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