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DU61 FCX

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,786 mi
Last recorded150,786 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 FCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 150,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 145,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 140,449 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 134,110 miles

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))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 134,110 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 127,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arme console bush at rearward mounting point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 113,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 103,662 miles

center exhaust clamp corroded

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2018 103,661 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible lower arm rear bush (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center exhaust clamp corroded

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 94,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,358 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,130 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU61 FCX is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU61 FCX, 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 DU61 FCX registered?

DU61 FCX is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DU61 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU61 FCX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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