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FY61 HVC

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,663 mi
Last recorded165,663 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 HVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 165,663 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 165,641 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 158,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 144,862 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 127,755 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 115,842 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 108,317 miles

Nearside Rear low performance on handbrake

Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 90,352 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,471 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,324 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,872 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,243 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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FY61 HVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY61 HVC, 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 FY61 HVC registered?

FY61 HVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is FY61 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 HVC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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