2008 Volkswagen Jetta · 6,207 MOT tests
2008 Volkswagen Jetta reliability
2008 Volkswagen Jettas fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Jetta years (6,207 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- 39.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 125,342
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,207
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.6% of tests fail here (108% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16%
- Lights and electrics12%
- Brakes10.1%
- Body, chassis and structure10%
- Tyres8.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.7%
- Seat belts and airbags4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.3%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.48%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.14%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Position lamp not working 2.63%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.51%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.61%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.86%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.14%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Jetta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
2008 Volkswagen Jettas fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Jetta years (6,207 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.3% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.48% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Volkswagen Jetta shows 125,342 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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