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HY61 UTE

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,245 mi
Last recorded122,245 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 UTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 122,245 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 121,974 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 105,690 miles

rear n/s tyre wearing lumpy

Fail 22 Apr 2023 105,637 miles

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

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

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

rear n/s tyre wearing lumpy

Pass 5 Feb 2022 87,637 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 4 Feb 2022 87,609 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Feb 2021 69,722 miles

No emissions reading detected at tailpipe

Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,081 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 54,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,096 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,970 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 42,970 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,192 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,005 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,868 miles

emissions have clean diesel

grease around o/s c.v boot but no split found

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2014 20,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions have clean diesel

grease around o/s c.v boot but no split found

o/s/r tyre cracking

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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HY61 UTE is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc 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 HY61 UTE, 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 HY61 UTE registered?

HY61 UTE is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is HY61 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 UTE 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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