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FV61 KVF

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,740 mi
Last recorded156,740 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 KVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 156,740 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 156,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 144,673 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 144,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 129,839 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 118,476 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 118,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,003 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 88,965 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,523 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 59,796 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,142 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,800 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear on front discs on inner faces

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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FV61 KVF is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FV61 KVF, 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 FV61 KVF registered?

FV61 KVF is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is FV61 KVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 KVF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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