Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results

Registered in 2011
66.5% pass rate
from 1,149 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (80% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Mounting
    • 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.087% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.087% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.087% fail on Axles
      • 0.087% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.087% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.087% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.35% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.52% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.087% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.087% fail on Horn
    • 0.087% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.087% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 6.4% fail on Brakes
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.087% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.26% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.70% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.087% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.087% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.0% fail on Joints
    • 0.52% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Wipers (63% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.87% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.70% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.70% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.087% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.78% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.52% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.087% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.087% fail on Power steering
      • 0.087% fail on Operation
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
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