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FV61 WCP

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,665 mi
Last recorded187,665 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 WCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 187,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 174,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 23 May 2022 158,163 miles

Central rear view mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage from being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp (in bootlid) not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Puncture repair close to edge, outside area of measured tread

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

Fail 21 May 2022 158,163 miles

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

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

Central rear view mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage from being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp (in bootlid) not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Puncture repair close to edge, outside area of measured tread

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

Pass 1 May 2021 144,711 miles

Offside outer mirror casing broken

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 129,820 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

rear view mirror missing

Pass 4 May 2019 109,751 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Fail 4 May 2019 109,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Pass 5 May 2018 88,006 miles

Nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 4 May 2018 88,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 66,944 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,656 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 50,638 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 48,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from nsr of engine

Pass 15 Dec 2014 43,564 miles

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

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor broken

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 WCP is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCP, 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 WCP registered?

FV61 WCP is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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