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SL61 PNU

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,637 mi
Last recorded90,637 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 PNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 90,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 83,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,280 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 71,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 68,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 66,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 62,220 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 55,788 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,177 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2017 47,127 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,709 miles

Offside front tyres low tread inner edges

Fail 12 Oct 2016 38,709 miles

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

Offside front tyres low tread inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,397 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,927 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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SL61 PNU is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

SL61 PNU is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is SL61 PNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 PNU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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