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VO61 XHF

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,150 mi
Last recorded160,150 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 XHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 160,150 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 160,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 133,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 133,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 105,945 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 101,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 95,814 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 95,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 90,899 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 90,899 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,799 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 83,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,355 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 65,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,499 miles

Emissions too low to record

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,206 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VO61 XHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VO61 XHF, 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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VO61 XHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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