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SM61 HTU

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,437 mi
Last recorded154,437 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 HTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 154,437 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 145,064 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 131,774 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 113,602 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 111,657 miles

Central Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 104,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,478 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Center exhaust clamp snapped

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,710 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,058 miles

unable to take emissions reading

Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,162 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,731 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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SM61 HTU is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM61 HTU, 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

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What year was SM61 HTU registered?

SM61 HTU is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 December 2011.

Is SM61 HTU safe to buy?

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