Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results

Registered in 2014
74.1% pass rate
from 1,181 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.2% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.085% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.9% fail on Brakes (39% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance (96% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.59% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.51% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.085% fail on Brake fluid
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.085% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.93% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.93% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.93% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.085% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.51% fail on Stop lamp (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (40% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.59% fail on Washers (65% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.085% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.085% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.085% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.85% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.42% fail on Transmission
      • 0.42% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.42% fail on Joints
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.085% fail on Pipe
      • 0.085% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.085% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.085% fail on Body
      • 0.085% fail on Other body component
    • 0.085% fail on Doors
      • 0.085% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.085% fail on Door condition
    • 0.085% fail on Undertray
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Attachment
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Steering
    • 0.17% fail on Electronic power steering (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.085% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.17% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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