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AO61 SJU

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,566 mi
Last recorded92,566 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 SJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 92,566 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 92,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 88,277 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,158 miles

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 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 75,130 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 68,677 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 64,743 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 64,743 miles

Exhaust system insecure front sleeve loose and blowing, clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 62,882 miles

both front tyres bald inside edge

both rear wishbone bushes perished

centre exhaust sleeve corroded through

wipers poor clearing

Fail 2 Apr 2020 62,882 miles

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

both front tyres bald inside edge

both rear wishbone bushes perished

centre exhaust sleeve corroded through

wipers poor clearing

Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,144 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,472 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 48,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords close too limit and bald on inside edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed close to limit and bald on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,586 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,864 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 37,864 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 25,985 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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AO61 SJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AO61 SJU, 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 AO61 SJU registered?

AO61 SJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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