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SL61 YDZ

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,845 mi
Last recorded153,845 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 YDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2025 153,845 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 143,930 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 130,440 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2023 130,070 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 120,790 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 94,394 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,316 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,027 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,996 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 67,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,996 miles

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 41,650 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,649 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 YDZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YDZ, 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

How do I check the history of SL61 YDZ?

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What year was SL61 YDZ registered?

SL61 YDZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 December 2011.

Is SL61 YDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 YDZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL61 YDZ have outstanding finance?

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