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VN61 XPV

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,039 mi
Last recorded162,039 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 XPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 162,039 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 135,651 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 124,420 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 124,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 111,738 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring parts of the vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2022 111,521 miles

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted obscuring parts of the vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2021 95,671 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 81,894 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 81,716 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,471 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,056 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 51,056 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,321 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 46,321 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on both rear brake discs

Fail 4 Dec 2015 39,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2014 29,031 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 29,031 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake stiff in operation

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 XPV is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

VN61 XPV is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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