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SJ61 WKN

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,423 mi
Last recorded173,423 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 WKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 173,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 151,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 130,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 116,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,718 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,124 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 73,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 52,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,160 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 21,604 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 21,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 17,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 17,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 12,106 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 12,106 miles

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

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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SJ61 WKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in White 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 SJ61 WKN, 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 SJ61 WKN registered?

SJ61 WKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 October 2011.

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