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YT61 VDK

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,772 mi
Last recorded70,772 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze52,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 VDK
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 70,772 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 70,772 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 65,092 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 65,092 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,833 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,768 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 50,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 50,531 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,529 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 45,527 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 37,630 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 32,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2017 25,513 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 25,392 miles

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 18,077 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,117 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 11,483 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Cruze?

Based on 106,688 MOT tests across 8,466 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,221
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,162
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,391
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,181
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
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YT61 VDK is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Cruze models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 52,694 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 Chevrolet Cruze fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT61 VDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Cruze typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Chevrolet Cruze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT61 VDK registered?

YT61 VDK is a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is YT61 VDK safe to buy?

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