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SV61 ZLU

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,207 mi
Last recorded143,207 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 ZLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 143,207 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2025 143,187 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 143,102 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 124,823 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,292 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,289 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,409 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,620 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to chassis ,brakes ,steering and suspension

Fail 19 Nov 2019 62,128 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking @ lever seal on rear of caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to chassis ,brakes ,steering and suspension

Pass 17 Nov 2018 54,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 46,814 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,502 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 39,502 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 31,158 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,998 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 ZLU is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZLU, 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 SV61 ZLU registered?

SV61 ZLU is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is SV61 ZLU safe to buy?

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