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ST61 BLN

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,339 mi
Last recorded143,339 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 BLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 143,339 miles

Nearside Rear Outer condensation in lamp cluster

Fail 9 Nov 2018 143,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer condensation in lamp cluster

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 121,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 121,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,974 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 95,974 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,151 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on the egdes

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges

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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ST61 BLN is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST61 BLN, 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 ST61 BLN registered?

ST61 BLN is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is ST61 BLN safe to buy?

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