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WK08 VTG

2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,972 mi
Last recorded70,972 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler63,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 VTG
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 70,972 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front/rear subframes corroded

suspension units corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 68,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all suspension units heavily corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2024 68,524 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all suspension units heavily corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2024 68,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to various suspension parts

Pass 17 Apr 2023 67,235 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 67,228 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to missing brake pad (1.2.1 (g))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,736 miles

All suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 64,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,072 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 62,072 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,351 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 42,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,830 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 40,830 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside rear fog light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 40,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 40,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,936 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2012 34,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

offside front tyre sidewall worn

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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WK08 VTG is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 63,937 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 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK08 VTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WK08 VTG is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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