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FV61 WGO

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,593 mi
Last recorded147,593 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 147,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 137,144 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 137,144 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 131,418 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 131,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 126,770 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter slight damage still prevents ingress of dirt/water

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Fail 6 Jan 2021 126,770 miles

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

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

Offside steering rack gaiter slight damage still prevents ingress of dirt/water

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 10 Jan 2020 119,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Fail 3 Jan 2020 119,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 2 Jan 2019 103,200 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded on contact surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded on contact surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Free play is below fail criteria. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 102,861 miles

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

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded on contact surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded on contact surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Mainly at base of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Free play is below fail criteria. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,242 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,993 miles

Nearside tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,234 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,654 miles

front pads over half worn

Fail 16 Dec 2014 54,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

front pads over half worn

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 WGO 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 62.5%.

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 WGO, 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 WGO registered?

FV61 WGO is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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