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Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results

Registered in 2009
63.7% pass rate
from 1,533 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.9% fail on Springs
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage ball joints (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.59% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.065% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.065% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.065% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.20% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.065% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.065% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.065% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.065% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 7.8% fail on Brakes
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.065% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.065% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (92% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Servos
    • 0.065% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.065% fail on Pedal
    • 0.065% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.065% fail on Lever
  • 7.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Flexible couplings (26 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
    • 0.91% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Doors (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.065% fail on Door condition
    • 0.33% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.33% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis
      • 0.20% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray
    • 0.065% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.065% fail on System
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.065% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.065% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
  • 0.72% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.065% fail on Other components
        • 0.065% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.065% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.065% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.065% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.065% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.065% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.065% fail on Anchorages
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