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SP61 XRE

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,967 mi
Last recorded172,967 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2025 172,967 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 158,720 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 139,989 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 121,688 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 121,364 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,840 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 88,732 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 88,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exahust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,153 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

timing belt poss due

Fail 3 Aug 2017 76,085 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

timing belt poss due

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,645 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,011 miles

front brake discs pitted and scored

Fail 11 Sep 2014 18,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 XRE is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP61 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

SP61 XRE is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is SP61 XRE safe to buy?

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