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SV61 MZX

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,195 mi
Last recorded170,195 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 MZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 170,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 168,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 157,600 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2021 157,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush coming out of arm socket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2020 145,941 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 145,941 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 137,791 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspension components rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2019 137,787 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspension components rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2018 127,755 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 109,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,900 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,154 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,781 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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SV61 MZX is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV61 MZX, 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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SV61 MZX is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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