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DF11 LGX

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

198,357 mi
Last recorded198,357 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 LGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 198,357 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 198,357 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 195,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 186,585 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 186,565 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 142,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 142,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,079 miles

Central exhaust sleeve straps corroded through but secure

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm, rear bushes worn to maximum (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 125,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central exhaust sleeve straps corroded through but secure

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm, rear bushes worn to maximum (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,001 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar link gaiter splitting

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Nov 2018 97,001 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar link gaiter splitting

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 May 2018 87,726 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 87,722 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Passenger air bag disabled

Unable to obtain smoke reading

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2017 76,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Passenger air bag disabled

Unable to obtain smoke reading

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,385 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge feathered

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge feathered

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,014 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are out of shape

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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DF11 LGX is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF11 LGX, 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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DF11 LGX is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 August 2011.

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