Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results
Registered in 201369.4% pass rate
from 1,263 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.
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17% fail on
Suspension
(130% worse than other 2013 cars)
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9.7% fail on
Springs
(170% worse than other 2013 cars)
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9.7% fail on
Coil springs
(170% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 9.7% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
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9.7% fail on
Coil springs
(170% worse than other 2013 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 7.1% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Ball joint
- 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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2.4% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(190% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Linkage ball joints (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Ball joint
- 0.079% fail on Linkage
- 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings
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9.7% fail on
Springs
(170% worse than other 2013 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Brakes
(44% worse than other 2013 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Brake performance
(97% worse than other 2013 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(180% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
- 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.079% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
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1.3% fail on
Parking brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
(3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.079% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.079% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
(3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.079% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.079% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.079% fail on Service brake performance
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0.079% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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2.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(180% worse than other 2013 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.4% fail on Brake pads
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1.7% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(90% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Brake discs (91% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.079% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.079% fail on Cable
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2.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.48% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.40% fail on Lever
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0.24% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.16% fail on Hand lever
- 0.079% fail on Pedal
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0.16% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.079% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.079% fail on Electronic stability control
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4.0% fail on
Brake performance
(97% worse than other 2013 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.079% fail on Size/type
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5.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(35% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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1.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Individual direction indicators
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
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1.1% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp
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0.40% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.40% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.40% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.24% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.079% fail on Rear reflectors
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2.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
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2.1% fail on
Visibility
(49% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Wipers (50% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.16% fail on Windscreen
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0.16% fail on
View to rear
- 0.16% fail on Mirrors
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2.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 0.79% fail on Exhaust system
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0.71% fail on
Transmission
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0.71% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.71% fail on Joints
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0.71% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.24% fail on
Doors
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0.079% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.079% fail on Door condition
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0.079% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.079% fail on Door condition
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0.079% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.079% fail on Door condition
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0.079% fail on
Driver's door
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0.16% fail on
Body
- 0.079% fail on Panel
- 0.079% fail on Other body component
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0.079% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.079% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.079% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.079% fail on Engine mounting condition
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1.3% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.71% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.079% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.079% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.48% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.71% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.16% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
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1.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.55% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.32% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.24% fail on Condition
- 0.079% fail on Attachment
- 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.32% fail on
Seat belts
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0.32% fail on
Steering
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Steering linkage components
(79% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.079% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.079% fail on Steering rack
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0.24% fail on
Steering linkage components
(79% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.24% fail on Attachment
- 0.079% fail on Condition
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0.079% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.079% fail on Registration plates
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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.