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VN61 VYF

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,642 mi
Last recorded171,642 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 VYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 171,642 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 171,421 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2024 164,877 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 147,830 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 134,732 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 112,083 miles
Fail 9 May 2021 110,802 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,666 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 91,666 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,570 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,593 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front tyres close to limit

Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,593 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake discs wearing thin

front tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,138 miles

slight cracking to front tyres and offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to test

Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

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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VN61 VYF is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN61 VYF, 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 VN61 VYF registered?

VN61 VYF is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is VN61 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 VYF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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