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Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results

Registered in 2008
63.0% pass rate
from 2,307 tests in 2021
(9.0% better than other 2008 cars)
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.6% fail on Springs
      • 6.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.043% fail on Mounting
    • 6.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.61% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.43% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.043% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.087% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.087% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.087% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.087% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.087% fail on Lever
        • 0.043% fail on Cable
        • 0.043% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.74% fail on Electronic stability control (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.087% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.087% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.087% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.043% fail on Servos
    • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.043% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.043% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.087% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.043% fail on Arm
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.043% fail on Horn
    • 0.043% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.043% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.043% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.35% fail on Prop shafts (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust system (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
      • 0.30% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
    • 0.43% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.43% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.087% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.087% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.087% fail on Undertray
    • 0.043% fail on Body
      • 0.043% fail on Other body component
    • 0.043% fail on Cabs
      • 0.043% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (58% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Noise suppression (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Sound deadening material (20 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Undertray
    • 0.043% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.087% fail on View to rear
      • 0.087% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.043% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (84% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.043% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.74% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.087% fail on Steering gear (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
    • 0.087% fail on Condition
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