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FP61 PGK

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,519 mi
Last recorded162,519 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 PGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 162,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sprig arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 132,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside wishbones/spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 132,962 miles

Offside Side repeater not working LED type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 22/45r17 94wxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside wishbones/spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 105,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs inner faces worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2024 105,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs inner faces worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2023 96,751 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2022 83,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 83,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 69,221 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,492 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 56,460 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,676 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 45,063 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 45,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 36,711 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,028 miles

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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FP61 PGK is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FP61 PGK, 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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FP61 PGK is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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