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YY11 GJK

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,996 mi
Last recorded180,996 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 GJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 180,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Jul 2023 180,960 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Aug 2022 169,788 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 166,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 165,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 147,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,199 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,395 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borderline (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs inner surfaces de-laminating

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,818 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,618 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 GJK is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJK, 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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YY11 GJK is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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