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DV61 KVP

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,036 mi
Last recorded136,036 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 KVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 136,036 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 131,043 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 125,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 120,615 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 115,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 107,507 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

due to low emissions no print out was produced

Pass 9 Oct 2019 97,702 miles

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

due to low emissions no print out was produced

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2019 97,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

due to low emissions no print out was produced

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,377 miles

due to low emissions no print out was produced

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Oct 2018 85,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

due to low emissions no print out was produced

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2017 72,994 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2016 60,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,354 miles

child seats fitted in the rear belts not tested

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 48,354 miles

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

child seats fitted in the rear belts not tested

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DV61 KVP is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV61 KVP, 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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What year was DV61 KVP registered?

DV61 KVP is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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