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SA61 YPC

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,668 mi
Last recorded178,668 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 YPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 178,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2025
Pass 9 Nov 2024 166,366 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 161,472 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 146,038 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 144,540 miles
Pass 2 May 2021 128,205 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 127,786 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 91,585 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 83,137 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 72,564 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 60,115 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 60,115 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,839 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,084 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 22,081 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SA61 YPC is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA61 YPC, 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 SA61 YPC registered?

SA61 YPC is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is SA61 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 YPC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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