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Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results

Registered in 2007
60.1% pass rate
from 3,497 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 8.1% fail on Springs (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Coil springs (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Coil spring (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings (47% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers (47% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.086% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.057% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Belts
    • 0.97% fail on Exhaust system (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Doors (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Catch
      • 0.43% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.43% fail on Door condition (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Integral vehicle structure (89% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.057% fail on Body condition (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Chassis
      • 0.26% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray
    • 0.086% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.086% fail on Seats
      • 0.086% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket
    • 0.057% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.057% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.057% fail on Cabs
      • 0.057% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.029% fail on Floor
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes (13% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.54% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.029% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
        • 0.14% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.66% fail on Electronic stability control (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Anti-lock braking system (46% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.029% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.057% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.029% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.029% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.029% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
  • 9.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.029% fail on Horn
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.086% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Compression ignition (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.057% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.057% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.057% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Emissions not tested (91% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.086% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.057% fail on Undertray
      • 0.029% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.029% fail on Window
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.029% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts (87% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
      • 0.029% fail on Requirements
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Steering linkage components (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Track rod end (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.086% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.029% fail on Power steering
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
    • 0.029% fail on Steering play
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
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