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FR11 MVJ

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,274 mi
Last recorded124,274 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 MVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 124,274 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 123,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 108,435 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2024 93,209 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 80,238 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 80,237 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 76,111 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 76,111 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 68,979 miles

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Sill damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2020 65,312 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,035 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 50,290 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,057 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,565 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 30,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,943 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 24,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,722 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 MVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

FR11 MVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 July 2011.

Is FR11 MVJ safe to buy?

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