VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SM08DSY has 23 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 121,040 miles 3 weeks ago on Saturday 9th May 2026 at 14:23.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 8th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

SM08DSY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH MAY 2027121,040 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED9TH MAY 2026121,037 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Body Panel Corroded And Likely To Cause Injury Wing/sill Holed And Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH APRIL 20258TH MAY 2026112,719 MI
FAILED28TH APRIL 2025112,717 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED26TH APRIL 20248TH MAY 2025106,650 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Cut On Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Cut On Sidewall, Tyre At 3mm In Parts And Tyre Is Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Cut On Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Heatshield Loose
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Cv Grease On Components
FAILED26TH APRIL 2024106,647 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Cut On Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Cut On Sidewall, Tyre At 3mm In Parts And Tyre Is Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Cut On Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Heatshield Loose
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Cv Grease On Components
PASSED21ST APRIL 20238TH MAY 202499,265 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED18TH APRIL 202399,260 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Rear Seat Belt Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH MAY 20228TH MAY 202393,292 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Advise Rear Suspension Arms And Sub Frame Rusting
FAILED9TH MAY 202293,291 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Incorrectly Mounted (1.1.13 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Advise Rear Suspension Arms And Sub Frame Rusting
PASSED7TH APRIL 20216TH APRIL 202288,769 MI
PASSED14TH MAY 202013TH MAY 202185,128 MI
PASSED25TH APRIL 201930TH OCTOBER 202077,825 MI
PASSED24TH APRIL 201830TH APRIL 201970,760 MI
FAILED24TH APRIL 201870,760 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH APRIL 201730TH APRIL 201862,339 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH APRIL 201630TH APRIL 201753,091 MI
PASSED21ST APRIL 201530TH APRIL 201644,302 MI
FAILED20TH APRIL 201544,297 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Brake Lever Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Caliper Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  4. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED25TH APRIL 201430TH APRIL 201537,577 MI
PASSED22ND APRIL 201330TH APRIL 201429,206 MI
PASSED19TH APRIL 201230TH APRIL 201323,352 MI
PASSED26TH APRIL 201130TH APRIL 201219,141 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SM08DSY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

SM08DSY MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

SM08DSY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 121,040 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,724 miles

SM08DSY FAQs

This Volkswagen Jetta with registration SM08DSY was manufactured on Wednesday 30th April 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 121,040 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,724 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Jetta beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SM08DSY has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Jetta has had 37 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 11 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Jetta is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does SM08DSY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 SM08DSY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SM08DSY Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 SM08DSY does have Tax. Read more

When does SM08DSY Tax expire?

The current Tax for SM08DSY will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does SM08DSY MOT expire?

The current MOT for SM08DSY will expire in 11 months on Saturday 8th May 2027. Read more

When did SM08DSY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SM08DSY was on Saturday 9th May 2026 at 14:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SM08DSY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for SM08DSY we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has SM08DSY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for SM08DSY we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SM08DSY?

SM08DSY is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. Read more

How many miles has SM08DSY done?

The odometer reading for SM08DSY at the last MOT in May 2026 was 121,040 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,724 miles per year. Read more

How old is SM08DSY?

The vehicle SM08DSY was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 30th April 2008. Read more

What colour is SM08DSY?

The official colour of SM08DSY is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does SM08DSY have?

SM08DSY has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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