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RJ58 HSU

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

239,952 mi
Last recorded239,952 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Jetta86,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 HSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 239,952 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 239,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 210,555 miles

Nail in tyre n/s/f and o/s/r ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 210,108 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nail in tyre n/s/f and o/s/r ()

Pass 14 Oct 2017 183,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on the edges

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 168,453 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 152,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,119 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 106,149 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 106,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 92,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 91,615 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,542 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 65,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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RJ58 HSU is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ58 HSU, 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 RJ58 HSU registered?

RJ58 HSU is a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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