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VU61 HGE

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,719 mi
Last recorded167,719 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 HGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 167,719 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))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 167,698 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 157,187 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 139,718 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 139,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 120,900 miles

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

vehicle under trays fitted obscuring view of some parts

Fail 9 Jan 2017 120,900 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle under trays fitted obscuring view of some parts

Pass 5 Jan 2016 102,225 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2016 102,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,940 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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VU61 HGE is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU61 HGE, 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 VU61 HGE registered?

VU61 HGE is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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