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VO11 GFA

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,829 mi
Last recorded175,829 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 GFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 175,829 miles

Front Inner tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre mis-shaped/ noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 175,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary latch seized (3.1 (c))

Front Inner tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre mis-shaped/ noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 165,742 miles

secondary bonnet latch seized

Fail 29 Jan 2025 165,740 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

secondary bonnet latch seized

Pass 26 Feb 2024 156,570 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 156,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 156,553 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine noisy and misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 149,443 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 142,318 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 134,992 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2021 134,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2020 131,049 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 131,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,720 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,315 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,084 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 76,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,868 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,198 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 46,198 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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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VO11 GFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VO11 GFA, 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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VO11 GFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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