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AA08 RGZ

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

341,059 mi
Last recorded341,059 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 341,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 341,059 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 330,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 330,093 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 319,596 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 319,595 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 305,012 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall has damage to but not to cords

both rear roll bar links have play in ball joints

Pass 18 Mar 2015 292,226 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 274,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 274,999 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 261,202 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 237,579 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 237,568 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 222,443 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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AA08 RGZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 86,234 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 RGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA08 RGZ registered?

AA08 RGZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is AA08 RGZ safe to buy?

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