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FR11 FJY

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,398 mi
Last recorded82,398 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 FJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 82,398 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 78,126 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 76,229 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 76,229 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,791 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 70,962 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 70,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 64,769 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 61,285 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 61,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall has slight damage due to rubbing against kerb,but has no bulges or tears or separation of outer wall.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 58,667 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall has slight damage due to rubbing against kerb,but has no bulges or tears or separation of outer wall.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,823 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 54,823 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,468 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,886 miles

engine top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2015 47,886 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine top and bottom covers fitted

rear offside brakes noisey on application

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,657 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 41,657 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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FR11 FJY is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FR11 FJY, 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 FR11 FJY registered?

FR11 FJY is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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