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SW61 UCO

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,847 mi
Last recorded141,847 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 UCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 141,847 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 132,820 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm ( rear bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 132,820 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm ( rear bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 124,385 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

brake backing plates rattling front

Pass 4 Oct 2022 115,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 106,721 miles

Front x2 tyres cracked/low tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2021 106,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front x2 tyres cracked/low tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 92,414 miles

covers fitted

front to middle exhaust sleeve deteriating

Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,745 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,600 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

covers fitted

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner surface

Fail 6 Oct 2017 66,600 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front to middle clamp broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion

covers fitted

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner surface

Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,334 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,391 miles

child seat fitted at offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wearing on inner 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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SW61 UCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCO, 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 UCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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