Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results

Registered in 2010
63.4% pass rate
from 874 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (85% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (86% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 10.0% fail on Coil spring (84% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
    • 8.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (47% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.69% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Switch (31 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
    • 0.23% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (97% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 0.69% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on System
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Bonnet (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (59% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.80% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.80% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.80% fail on Attachment
  • 0.46% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Steering
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
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