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DV61 FWX

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

362,355 mi
Last recorded362,355 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 FWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 362,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 362,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 213,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 189,768 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly moist

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside wishbone bush (rear) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 16 Mar 2018 189,768 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly moist

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside wishbone bush (rear) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 162,314 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 162,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 127,229 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

Pass 27 Oct 2014 91,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s sill damaged

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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DV61 FWX is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DV61 FWX, 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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DV61 FWX is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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