2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L Diesel · GD08 GXP
2008 Volkswagen Jetta (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 168,241 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD08 GXP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 168,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD08 GXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (GD08 GXP) between July 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GD08 GXP Mileage History
- 29/07/201136,166 mi
- 25/07/201248,369 mi+12,203 mi
- 26/07/201359,597 mi+11,228 mi
- 22/07/201471,958 mi+12,361 mi
- 20/08/201589,035 mi+17,077 mi
- 20/08/201589,037 mi+2 mi
- 07/09/2016106,173 mi+17,136 mi
- 23/08/2017115,562 mi+9,389 mi
- 07/09/2018120,671 mi+5,109 mi
- 30/08/2019131,315 mi+10,644 mi
- 11/09/2020142,167 mi+10,852 mi
- 06/09/2021147,083 mi+4,916 mi
- 06/09/2021147,085 mi+2 mi
- 31/10/2022156,879 mi+9,794 mi
- 13/10/2023160,009 mi+3,130 mi
- 14/10/2023160,010 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/2024162,323 mi+2,313 mi
- 20/10/2025164,582 mi+2,259 mi
- 15/10/2026168,241 mi+3,659 mi
Average of roughly 8,681 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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