2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L Diesel · RY57 HPJ
2008 Volkswagen Jetta (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 126,186 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY57 HPJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2022
- 126,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY57 HPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (RY57 HPJ) between November 2010 and February 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
RY57 HPJ Mileage History
- 15/11/201039,187 mi
- 18/11/201144,848 mi+5,661 mi
- 19/11/201251,056 mi+6,208 mi
- 19/11/201358,964 mi+7,908 mi
- 20/11/201358,964 mi
- 04/12/201467,790 mi+8,826 mi
- 17/11/201574,911 mi+7,121 mi
- 17/11/201574,911 mi
- 29/11/201681,728 mi+6,817 mi
- 29/11/201681,732 mi+4 mi
- 06/12/201788,179 mi+6,447 mi
- 06/12/201788,179 mi
- 04/12/201896,412 mi+8,233 mi
- 05/12/201896,412 mi
- 14/02/202098,505 mi+2,093 mi
- 15/02/2021107,585 mi+9,080 mi
- 21/02/2022126,186 mi+18,601 mi
- 21/02/2022126,186 mi
Average of roughly 7,720 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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