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SW61 ECF

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,379 mi
Last recorded108,379 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 ECF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 108,379 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 108,369 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 103,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 99,176 miles

front lower arm rear bushes slight splitting

rear lower arms corroded and soft

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Fail 28 May 2024 99,172 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front lower arm rear bushes slight splitting

rear lower arms corroded and soft

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2023 93,761 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread depth slightly low, 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre tread depth low, just under 3mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 88,908 miles

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

both rear lower arms heavily corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 24 May 2022 88,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear lower arms heavily corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 83,589 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear brake pads low, 2-3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear parking brake performance low

Fail 26 May 2021 83,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear brake pads low, 2-3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear parking brake performance low

Pass 27 May 2020 78,843 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 75,850 miles

Front discs lipped and slight corrosion on inner faces

Fail 22 May 2019 73,850 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front discs lipped and slight corrosion on inner faces

Pass 23 May 2018 67,527 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 61,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 61,831 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,246 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 48,771 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,787 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 36,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SW61 ECF is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SW61 ECF, 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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SW61 ECF is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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