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FY61 NBZ

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,751 mi
Last recorded188,751 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta76,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 NBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2022 188,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 182,640 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 182,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 182,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective main beam insecure inside lamp broke off (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 182,079 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing seat belt not checked due to seat covers (7.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading drivers rear handbrake only just passing on 16% see brake result sheet enclosed (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 140,120 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 132,773 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 132,773 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 121,033 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE 94% WORN (2MM TREAD DEPTH)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 102,569 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2014 78,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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FY61 NBZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

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

Is FY61 NBZ safe to buy?

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