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PX61 VMZ

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,468 mi
Last recorded146,468 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 VMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 146,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 139,995 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 134,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 134,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split bush, lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split bush, lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 128,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both reasons (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both reasons (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 124,674 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 124,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 114,987 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 114,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,793 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 99,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,530 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,951 miles

Nearside Rear Sidewalls of tyre perished

Offside Rear Sidewalls of tyre perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,129 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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PX61 VMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX61 VMZ, 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 PX61 VMZ registered?

PX61 VMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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