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FR11 MTF

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,770 mi
Last recorded196,770 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 MTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 196,770 miles

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

underside has age related corrosion including suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2024 180,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 180,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 170,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 170,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 163,386 miles

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2021 152,952 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 146,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 146,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 140,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 140,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 133,232 miles

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some test items

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 133,232 miles

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some test items

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 124,820 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 18 Jul 2017 124,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 29 Jul 2016 117,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,083 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inside

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 94,023 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inside

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,673 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,116 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,358 miles

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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FR11 MTF is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FR11 MTF, 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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FR11 MTF is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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