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SY11 ZGA

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,819 mi
Last recorded148,819 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 ZGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 148,819 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox support mounting bush worn slightly

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 10 Dec 2024 148,819 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox support mounting bush worn slightly

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Feb 2023 135,973 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 135,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 121,333 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 103,794 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,830 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,544 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,617 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,757 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,224 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,316 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 29,438 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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SY11 ZGA is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SY11 ZGA, 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 SY11 ZGA registered?

SY11 ZGA is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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