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FV61 MWM

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,687 mi
Last recorded133,687 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 133,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 124,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 124,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front wiper blades are an item not tested due to failure item advise may fail upon retest

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 110,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 108,826 miles

Bulb Warning Indicator On - All Bulbs Operational At Time Of Test

Central Front Exhaust Mount Cracked

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Perishing

Offside Rear Bump Stop Perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2023 108,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Bulb Warning Indicator On - All Bulbs Operational At Time Of Test

Central Front Exhaust Mount Cracked

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Perishing

Offside Rear Bump Stop Perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,098 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 102,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,349 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,868 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 87,851 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 82,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,741 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 72,657 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Very dark in colour. (1.8 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,004 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,119 miles

Advise exhaust emissions too clean to be detected

Advise front brake discs slightly scored and corroding

Advise rear brake discs starting to corrode

Advise slight oscillation on offside rear brake effort readings

Offside Rear Suspension coil spring corroded in places

Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,497 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 MWM 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 FV61 MWM, 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 MWM registered?

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

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