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B21 RUM

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,227 mi
Last recorded148,227 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 RUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 148,227 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 145,972 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 138,031 miles

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

n/s/f cv boot as slight damage

Fail 5 Dec 2023 138,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f cv boot as slight damage

Pass 24 Nov 2022 130,221 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 127,355 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 127,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 118,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 103,357 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 103,357 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,225 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 84,224 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,135 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 50,049 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,429 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B21 RUM is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B21 RUM, 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 B21 RUM registered?

B21 RUM is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is B21 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 RUM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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