Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results

Registered in 2012

69.4% pass rate

from 1,397 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Suspension (84% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 10% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 10% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 10% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Suspension arms (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 5.2% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.43% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2012 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.64% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.14% fail on Linkage
  - 0.072% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.072% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.072% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.072% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
6.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2012 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.3% fail on Headlamps (45% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.2% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.21% fail on Horn
- 0.072% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.072% fail on Position lamp
- 0.072% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.072% fail on Reversing lamps
5.5% fail on Brakes
- 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.9% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.3% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.072% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.072% fail on Cable
- 2.9% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.5% fail on Rbt
      - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.50% fail on Rbt
      - 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.072% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.072% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.072% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.072% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.14% fail on Lever
- 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.072% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.072% fail on Pedal
- 0.072% fail on Flexible brake hoses
5.2% fail on Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.072% fail on Size/type
2.4% fail on Visibility (47% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Wipers
- 0.57% fail on Washers (73% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.14% fail on View to rear
  - 0.14% fail on Mirrors
2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.86% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.86% fail on Transmission
  - 0.86% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.79% fail on Joints
    - 0.072% fail on Flexible couplings
- 0.21% fail on Doors
  - 0.14% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.14% fail on Door condition
  - 0.072% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.072% fail on Door condition
- 0.072% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.072% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.072% fail on Bumpers
- 0.072% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.072% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.072% fail on Body
  - 0.072% fail on Other body component
1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.79% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.072% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.072% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.072% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.43% fail on Spark ignition (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.072% fail on Catalyst emissions
0.57% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.29% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.21% fail on Condition
  - 0.072% fail on Requirements
- 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.072% fail on Airbags
  - 0.072% fail on Drivers airbag
0.50% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.50% fail on Attachment
0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.43% fail on Registration plates
0.14% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2012 cars)

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Volkswagen Jetta (2011 - 2017)
Bigger than previous Jetta with more rear passenger room. BlueMotion models deliver good economy. Easy to drive and comfortable.