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SD61 VKT

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,396 mi
Last recorded67,396 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 VKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 67,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 62,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face worn on both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 47,243 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 39,879 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 33,760 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 29,374 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 29,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 26,679 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 26,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush in lower arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 23,196 miles

both rear tyres starting perish side walls

Fail 16 Sep 2017 23,196 miles

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

both rear tyres starting perish side walls

Pass 16 Sep 2016 18,425 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 13,812 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 13,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 10,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to both n/s/r and o/s/r.

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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SD61 VKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 SD61 VKT, 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 SD61 VKT registered?

SD61 VKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is SD61 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 VKT 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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