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YH61 JZE

2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,736 mi
Last recorded100,736 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 JZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 100,736 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 98,335 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 95,001 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 95,001 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 91,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 88,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,218 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 65,268 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,889 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,205 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 44,223 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,589 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)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 36,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,629 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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YH61 JZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 67,593 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 Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH61 JZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH61 JZE registered?

YH61 JZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 1 October 2011.

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