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SL61 AMX

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,199 mi
Last recorded195,199 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 AMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 195,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 175,919 miles

Offside Front Side mirror casing broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 154,848 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 142,985 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 140,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 134,313 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coil springs,suspension arms, shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front discs slightly worn and lots of heatspots

nearside rear wheel slight bind, disc red and discoloured

rear exhaust heat shield loose and deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2020 134,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coil springs,suspension arms, shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front discs slightly worn and lots of heatspots

nearside rear wheel slight bind, disc red and discoloured

rear exhaust heat shield loose and deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 122,238 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,078 miles

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 74,880 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,023 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 63,957 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,785 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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SL61 AMX is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL61 AMX, 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 SL61 AMX registered?

SL61 AMX is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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