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FV61 WDM

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,920 mi
Last recorded70,920 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,920 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly n\s and o\s rear (1.2.1 (c))

o\s rear tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Fail 22 Mar 2019 70,920 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o\s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working n\s front side light (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n\s rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o\s rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n\s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake grabbing slightly n\s and o\s rear (1.2.1 (c))

o\s front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,266 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 34,199 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres slightly cracked, NO CORDS SHOWING.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,080 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 23,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WDM is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

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

Is FV61 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 WDM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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