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AK61 MBU

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,612 mi
Last recorded86,612 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 MBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 86,612 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 86,592 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE REASR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD ASVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 81,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 75,989 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,910 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 66,040 miles

stone chip in zone B

Fail 9 Feb 2022 66,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

stone chip in zone B

Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,683 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 52,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front damage to vehicle

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2019 49,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 13 Oct 2018 39,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 14 Oct 2017 33,981 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 15 Oct 2016 29,162 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,245 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 31 Oct 2014 18,215 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

emission to clean to get a reading

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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AK61 MBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 76,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK61 MBU, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK61 MBU registered?

AK61 MBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is AK61 MBU safe to buy?

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