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HY61 UTJ

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,305 mi
Last recorded187,305 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 UTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 187,305 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 179,855 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 172,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Bald Inner Shoulders **STRONG ADVISE** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 162,004 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 162,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 152,550 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 152,549 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,729 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE SLIGHT WEAR LIP

NSR TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPED

Pass 17 Oct 2019 125,170 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 125,170 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 107,298 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 87,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 66,795 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,473 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,269 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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HY61 UTJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY61 UTJ registered?

HY61 UTJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is HY61 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 UTJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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