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SP61 ETR

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,867 mi
Last recorded131,867 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 ETR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 131,867 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 131,769 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 128,819 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 126,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 124,245 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 121,619 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 118,485 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 109,492 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 109,491 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,519 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,174 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,770 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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SP61 ETR 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 SP61 ETR, 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 SP61 ETR registered?

SP61 ETR is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is SP61 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 ETR 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.

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