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EJ61 MSY

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,520 mi
Last recorded102,520 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 MSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,520 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,831 miles

Engine oil level low

Coolant level low

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

coolant light flashing on dash.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant level low

Engine oil level low

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

coolant light flashing on dash.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 78,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to outer/inner edges and cracking/perishing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 65,396 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 2 Nov 2017 58,622 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 48,232 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 38,882 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 38,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 26,557 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 26,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EJ61 MSY is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EJ61 MSY, 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 EJ61 MSY registered?

EJ61 MSY is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is EJ61 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 MSY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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