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FJ61 NMU

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,486 mi
Last recorded64,486 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 NMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 64,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 60,918 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,910 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 53,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 43,514 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 43,514 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 37,768 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 32,186 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 29,038 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides rear position lamps have light sources not illuminating but not more than 50%

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 28 Nov 2017 23,649 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 19,772 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 19,772 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 15,989 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 12,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 12,041 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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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FJ61 NMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FJ61 NMU, 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 FJ61 NMU registered?

FJ61 NMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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