Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results

Registered in 2006
57.9% pass rate
from 2,862 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 8.6% fail on Springs (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Coil springs (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Coil spring (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Mounting
    • 7.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.070% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.77% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.10% fail on Axles
      • 0.10% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.070% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.035% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.070% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (40% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.035% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.035% fail on Horn
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.070% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.070% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.070% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.070% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.035% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
        • 0.070% fail on Lever
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.070% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.035% fail on Pedal
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.070% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.035% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.070% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.035% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.035% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Drive shafts (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Joints (66% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.28% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Doors
      • 0.31% fail on Front passenger's door (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
    • 0.52% fail on Body (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
    • 0.42% fail on Chassis
      • 0.42% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.070% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.035% fail on Pipe
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.070% fail on Undertray
    • 0.035% fail on Seats
      • 0.035% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.035% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.035% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 7.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.035% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.035% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.035% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition (46% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.035% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.035% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (55% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
      • 0.035% fail on Requirements
    • 0.10% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
        • 0.035% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.31% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.035% fail on Power steering
      • 0.035% fail on Pump
    • 0.035% fail on Steering play
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
    • 0.035% fail on Condition
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