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WF08 VZU

2008 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,180 mi
Last recorded157,180 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A84,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VZU
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee S Ltd Crd A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 157,180 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level very low

Fail 3 Nov 2025 157,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level very low

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,016 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 95,016 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,248 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 89,248 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,006 miles

1x wheel nut missing from each road wheel

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 82,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1x wheel nut missing from each road wheel

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 71,519 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 67,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective spare Tyre need secure ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,895 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,508 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,756 miles

all tyres worn on edges and nearing limit

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,111 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,524 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A?

Based on 4,008 MOT tests across 272 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
6,764
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
272
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
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WF08 VZU is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 84,688 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 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF08 VZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF08 VZU registered?

WF08 VZU is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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