Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results
Registered in 201474.1% pass rate
from 1,181 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Suspension
(150% worse than other 2014 cars)
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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
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5.2% fail on
Springs
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Coil springs
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Coil springs
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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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
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0.085% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.085% fail on Ball joint
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6.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Brakes
(39% worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Brake performance
(96% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Service brake performance
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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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
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2.0% fail on
Rbt
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.34% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.34% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
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0.34% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.17% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.17% fail on
Rbt
- 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.17% fail on
Rbt
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2.0% fail on
Service brake performance
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads
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1.3% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.3% fail on Brake discs
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.51% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.17% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.17% fail on Pedal
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0.17% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.17% fail on Lever
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0.17% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.085% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.085% fail on Brake fluid
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3.0% fail on
Brake performance
(96% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.17% fail on Size/type
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3.9% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(37% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.085% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.93% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.93% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.93% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Flashing type
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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
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1.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
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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)
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0.085% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.085% fail on Windscreen
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2.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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0.34% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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1.7% fail on
Compression ignition
(190% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.085% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.085% fail on Engine oil leaks
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2.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.85% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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0.42% fail on
Transmission
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0.42% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.42% fail on Joints
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0.42% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.17% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.085% fail on Pipe
- 0.085% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.085% fail on Bumpers
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0.085% fail on
Body
- 0.085% fail on Other body component
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0.085% fail on
Doors
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0.085% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.085% fail on Door condition
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0.085% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.085% fail on Undertray
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0.42% fail on
Transmission
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0.51% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.51% fail on Attachment
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0.25% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.25% fail on Registration plates
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0.25% fail on
Steering
- 0.17% fail on Electronic power steering (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.085% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.085% fail on Track rod end
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0.17% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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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.