2011 Volkswagen Jetta · 3,205 MOT tests
2011 Volkswagen Jetta reliability
2011 Volkswagen Jettas fail 34.4% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 Jetta years (3,205 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- 34.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 104,452
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,205
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 18.9% of tests fail here (32% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.9%
- Lights and electrics10.1%
- Brakes7.7%
- Tyres6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.58%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.62%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.96%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.28%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.9%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.17%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.64%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.09%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.77%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Jetta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
2011 Volkswagen Jettas fail 34.4% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 Jetta years (3,205 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.58% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.62% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Volkswagen Jetta shows 104,452 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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