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AY61 HGZ

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,590 mi
Last recorded80,590 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 HGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 80,590 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,799 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 78,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 76,858 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 76,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,107 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,821 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,274 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 63,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 56,332 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 51,522 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 51,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91v (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,191 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,605 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 23,574 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,921 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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AY61 HGZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY61 HGZ, 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 AY61 HGZ registered?

AY61 HGZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AY61 HGZ safe to buy?

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