2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L Diesel · RY57 FDK
2008 Volkswagen Jetta (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 148,043 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY57 FDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 148,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY57 FDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (RY57 FDK) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
RY57 FDK Mileage History
- 09/11/2022133,627 mi
- 06/11/2023137,985 mi+4,358 mi
- 12/11/2024143,879 mi+5,894 mi
- 18/11/2024144,029 mi+150 mi
- 17/11/2025148,043 mi+4,014 mi
Average of roughly 4,768 miles per year across 5 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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