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MA08 ZNW

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,810 mi
Last recorded146,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 ZNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 146,810 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 146,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner c.v boot shows evidence of leaking but no visible holes or insecurity

Pass 9 Jan 2020 140,468 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 140,467 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 125,746 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 125,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam staying on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam staying on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 108,820 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 108,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective SAFETY CATCH SEIZED (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 84,528 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,499 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,897 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,097 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,914 miles

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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MA08 ZNW is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA08 ZNW, 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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MA08 ZNW is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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