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FV61 WGP

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

246,226 mi
Last recorded246,226 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 WGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 246,226 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 246,226 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 211,270 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 206,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 202,335 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 188,689 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 156,998 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2018 156,996 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 127,966 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 15 Dec 2016 101,352 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,503 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 10 Dec 2014 40,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no print out was produced due to low emissions

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 WGP is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

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

Is FV61 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 WGP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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