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DN61 YDG

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,964 mi
Last recorded108,964 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 YDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 108,964 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 108,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2024 104,491 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 104,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 94,100 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,544 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 84,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,234 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine guard obscures some items for test

under guards obscure some items for test

Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,736 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2019 60,736 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,857 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2018 50,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2017 40,809 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 32,776 miles

engine guards obscuring some components

underguards obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,012 miles

engine guard obscuring some components

under guards obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 21,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear and off side rear tyre have very slight uneven areas which are not lumps or bulges which are beleived to be a biproduct of there construction

Fail 4 Nov 2014 21,176 miles

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

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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DN61 YDG is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN61 YDG, 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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DN61 YDG is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is DN61 YDG safe to buy?

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