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YP11 BFM

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,285 mi
Last recorded126,285 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 BFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 126,285 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 126,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 122,292 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))

engine covers vand under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 27 Dec 2024 122,292 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers vand under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 Dec 2023 118,732 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 27 Dec 2023 118,732 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,221 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2022 109,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust center section securing clamp has corrosion but secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,304 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust center sleeve fixing has corrosion but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to the inner and outer disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads worn down to 2mm lining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover perished

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to the inner and outer disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 91,493 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

service light on

Pass 19 Dec 2019 86,938 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 86,938 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 84,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, rubber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop separated from shock absorber dust cover.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer side wall.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel alignment needs checking.

Fail 17 Dec 2018 84,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, rubber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop separated from shock absorber dust cover.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer side wall.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel alignment needs checking.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,570 miles

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

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

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

child seats preventing rear seat belt inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,395 miles

Nearside Rear Slight bind at wheel.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 52,622 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,467 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 27,535 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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YP11 BFM is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP11 BFM, 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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YP11 BFM is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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