Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results
Registered in 200974.5% pass rate
from 1,663 tests in 2017
(23% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.
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8.8% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(43% better than other 2009 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.7% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.060% fail on All direction indicators
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1.7% fail on
Flashing type
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1.3% fail on
Headlamps
(52% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Position lamps
(79% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Front lamps (82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Rear lamps (78% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.060% fail on All position lamps
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0.12% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.12% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.060% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.060% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.060% fail on Horn
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8.1% fail on
Suspension
(25% better than other 2009 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Drive shafts
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Constant velocity joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
(7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Coil springs
(50% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.4% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.30% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.060% fail on Condition
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0.96% fail on
Suspension arms
(48% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (50% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Attachment
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0.60% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.48% fail on Rear
- 0.12% fail on Front
- 0.18% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.12% fail on
Shock absorbers
(90% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Condition (90% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Air suspension
- 0.060% fail on Pipes
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0.060% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.060% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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3.5% fail on
Drive shafts
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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6.5% fail on
Tyres
- 3.5% fail on Tread depth
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 0.24% fail on Size/type
- 0.060% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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4.3% fail on
Brakes
(34% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Hub components
- 1.9% fail on Brake pads
- 0.54% fail on Brake discs
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1.7% fail on
Brake performance
(39% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.60% fail on Front wheels
- 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.18% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.12% fail on Brake operation
- 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.36% fail on ABS
- 0.18% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.12% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(85% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Components
(82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Hoses
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0.12% fail on
Components
(82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Restricted movement
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2.2% fail on
Hub components
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4.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 2.0% fail on Wipers
- 1.1% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Windscreen
- 0.24% fail on Bonnet
- 0.18% fail on Mirrors
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1.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(95% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(130% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.66% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.42% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.42% fail on Condition
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0.78% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(130% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.96% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(120% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Passengers other (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Passengers front
- 0.12% fail on Engine mountings (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Body security
- 0.060% fail on Body condition
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0.060% fail on
Load security
- 0.060% fail on Bootlid
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0.66% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(64% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Emissions
- 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.48% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.48% fail on Registration plate
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0.30% fail on
Steering
(75% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Steering system
(77% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Free play
- 0.060% fail on Steering rack
- 0.060% fail on Steering rack
- 0.060% fail on Drag link end
- 0.060% fail on Track rod end
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0.060% fail on
Free play
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0.060% fail on
Power steering
- 0.060% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.24% fail on
Steering system
(77% better than other 2009 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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Volkswagen Jetta (2006 - 2011)
Comfortable, economical and a decent drive. The boot's so big your voice echoes. Key-lockable 60/40 folding rear seat backrest.