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FY61 HVD

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,120 mi
Last recorded196,120 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 196,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 182,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024
Pass 22 Jul 2023 152,879 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 152,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 144,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 144,738 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 134,211 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides[and worn from inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 134,211 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides[and worn from inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 124,814 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 124,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 107,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jun 2019 107,646 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,865 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 86,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 70,986 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 70,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,263 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 43,889 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 HVD is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY61 HVD, 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 HVD registered?

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

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The MOT history for FY61 HVD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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