Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results

Registered in 2013
69.4% pass rate
from 1,263 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 9.7% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (97% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 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)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 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)
        • 0.079% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.079% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.079% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.079% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake performance
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 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)
      • 0.079% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.079% fail on Cable
    • 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)
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.079% fail on Pedal
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.079% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.079% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.079% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 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
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 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)
    • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.079% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 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)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.71% fail on Transmission
      • 0.71% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.71% fail on Joints
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.079% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
      • 0.079% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
      • 0.079% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.079% fail on Panel
      • 0.079% fail on Other body component
    • 0.079% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.079% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.079% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.079% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 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
      • 0.48% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.55% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.32% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.32% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 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)
    • 0.079% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.079% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.079% fail on Condition
  • 0.079% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.079% fail on Registration plates
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