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FV61 MWL

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,334 mi
Last recorded139,334 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 MWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 139,334 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 130,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 121,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 121,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,680 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 109,377 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 109,376 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 R 16 91V INVOVIC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2019 97,571 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 97,562 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Wiring fault ?? (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 78,476 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 78,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,979 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 72,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,567 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,649 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 50,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 39,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 39,225 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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FV61 MWL 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 61.1%.

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 MWL, 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 FV61 MWL registered?

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

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