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YY61 GKP

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,336 mi
Last recorded116,336 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 GKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 116,336 miles

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly insecure

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 116,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 108,888 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 108,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 103,499 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 103,499 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,370 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked number plate (0.1 (b))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2022 92,354 miles

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Jun 2022 92,354 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread, also excessively worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread, also excessively worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2021 85,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating from pin but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 85,819 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Centre exhaust sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating from pin but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 81,739 miles

emissions too clean to register on testing

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2020 81,739 miles

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

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))

emissions too clean to register on testing

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,018 miles

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,691 miles

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,932 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 31,175 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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YY61 GKP is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey 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 YY61 GKP, 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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YY61 GKP is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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