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AV11 GVF

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,763 mi
Last recorded161,763 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 GVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 161,763 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 161,759 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 150,950 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 140,133 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 140,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 129,900 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 129,897 miles

Exhaust system insecure central sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 119,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,401 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on n/s/f loom broken

Fail 9 Mar 2021 109,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake pad warning light on n/s/f loom broken

Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,544 miles

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

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

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))

emissions too low to register

Fail 19 Mar 2020 99,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

emissions too low to register

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,425 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,700 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 76,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,264 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,236 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,261 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking up on tread

slight damage to offside sill

Fail 17 Apr 2014 36,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking up on tread

slight damage to offside sill

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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AV11 GVF is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV11 GVF, 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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AV11 GVF is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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