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AA08 RHE

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,716 mi
Last recorded146,716 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 146,716 miles
Fail 10 May 2026 145,755 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 128,856 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 128,818 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 119,959 miles
Fail 22 May 2022 119,936 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 113,076 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 113,076 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 108,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 108,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 98,028 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 86,406 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 69,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 59,362 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 59,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2015 44,178 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 44,177 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 34,900 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 30,964 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,546 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,725 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 RHE is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 RHE registered?

AA08 RHE is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is AA08 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 RHE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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