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PJ61 BPZ

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,193 mi
Last recorded79,193 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 BPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 79,193 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 74,045 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 68,433 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 63,440 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 63,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 60,297 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 56,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall has multiple cuts but none deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer tread also worn close to legal across the tread 2.0m(205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 53,748 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 48,281 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 42,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,121 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,009 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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PJ61 BPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PJ61 BPZ, 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 PJ61 BPZ registered?

PJ61 BPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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The MOT history for PJ61 BPZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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