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SL61 YEC

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,403 mi
Last recorded119,403 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 YEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 119,403 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 28 May 2026 119,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P067200 cylinder 2 glow plug circuit (active/sporadic) P242500 EGR cooling valve control circuit open (active/sporadic) (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 May 2025 115,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 115,698 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 112,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 112,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 110,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 108,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 105,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 96,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2020 96,645 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre to rear sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 83,565 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 83,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 70,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,587 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 55,587 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,876 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2016 49,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 44,931 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YEC is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL61 YEC, 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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SL61 YEC is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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