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YY61 MVZ

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,392 mi
Last recorded166,392 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 MVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 166,392 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 135,994 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024
Fail 20 Feb 2024 133,598 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 127,667 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,426 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,842 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 96,526 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,130 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,506 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 38,506 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,349 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 MVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY61 MVZ registered?

YY61 MVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is YY61 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 MVZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY61 MVZ have outstanding finance?

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