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SA61 RVV

2011 Volkswagen Jetta SE Bluemotion Tech TDI

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,630 mi
Last recorded156,630 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 RVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta SE Bluemotion Tech TDI
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 156,630 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of previously overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 154,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 132,158 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2024 127,833 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 127,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 123,731 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 123,707 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 123,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 114,099 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 104,687 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 104,687 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,197 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2020 100,196 miles

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

Low coolant level

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2019 93,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 93,427 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,235 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 66,235 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,414 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 40,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,394 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 40,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta SE Bluemotion Tech TDI?

Based on 3,089 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
9,808
Miles/Year
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 3
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SA61 RVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SE Bluemotion Tech TDI in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta SE Bluemotion Tech TDI fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA61 RVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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SA61 RVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SE Bluemotion Tech TDI, first registered on 15 October 2011.

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