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YY11 FYX

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,406 mi
Last recorded159,406 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 FYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 159,406 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 159,391 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 154,436 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 144,843 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 134,193 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 134,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,878 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 122,878 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 116,139 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 103,080 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,263 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 88,263 miles

Rear coil spring broken BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKE (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,463 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 64,463 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,027 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,764 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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YY11 FYX is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 YY11 FYX, 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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What year was YY11 FYX registered?

YY11 FYX is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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