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DF61 ADO

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,686 mi
Last recorded96,686 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 ADO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 96,686 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 91,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall getting bold. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 91,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall getting bold. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some part of disc won't get touch by pad and has corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin the thickness of pad is half of other side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 84,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some part of disc won't get touch by pad and has corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin the thickness of pad is half of other side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,669 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,781 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 67,781 miles

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

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 25 Nov 2020 62,139 miles

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

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

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 25 Nov 2020 62,139 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))

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

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

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 13 May 2019 53,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 53,084 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 45,341 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,336 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 28,841 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 19,624 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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DF61 ADO is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF61 ADO, 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 DF61 ADO registered?

DF61 ADO is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is DF61 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 ADO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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