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JO52 LAV

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,400 mi
Last recorded55,400 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO52 LAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 55,400 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 55,399 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 53,337 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 51,451 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,365 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,233 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 41,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 39,079 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,768 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 32,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,335 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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JO52 LAV is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 JO52 LAV, 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 JO52 LAV registered?

JO52 LAV is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is JO52 LAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO52 LAV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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