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VK61 GFG

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,758 mi
Last recorded100,758 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 GFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 100,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides splitting and wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,738 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,425 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 52,424 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,085 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,287 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,470 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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VK61 GFG is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue 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 VK61 GFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 GFG registered?

VK61 GFG is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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The MOT history for VK61 GFG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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