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AK61 VSA

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

211,273 mi
Last recorded211,273 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 211,273 miles

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jun 2023 204,275 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Jun 2022 192,701 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 192,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 178,105 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 173,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 160,866 miles

Front under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 139,193 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 133,510 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 133,510 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 126,455 miles

Engine cover fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 126,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 118,048 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 93,639 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge and outer wall scraped

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 VSA is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 76,198 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VSA, 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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AK61 VSA is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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