Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results
Registered in 201576.6% pass rate
from 1,298 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Suspension
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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4.4% fail on
Springs
(170% worse than other 2015 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Coil springs
(170% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Coil springs
(170% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.077% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.077% fail on Ball joint
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6.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Tyres
- 2.5% fail on Condition
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth
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3.9% fail on
Brakes
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1.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.0% fail on Brake pads
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0.92% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.92% fail on Brake discs
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1.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.7% fail on
Brake performance
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1.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(100% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
(100% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
(100% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.31% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.31% fail on
Rbt
- 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.077% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.31% fail on
Rbt
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0.23% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.23% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.077% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.23% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.077% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(100% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.23% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.077% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.077% fail on Hand lever
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0.077% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.077% fail on Lever
- 0.077% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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1.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(180% worse than other 2015 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(190% worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Compression ignition
(3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.0% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions
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2.2% fail on
Compression ignition
(3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(190% worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Visibility
- 1.7% fail on Wipers
- 0.92% fail on Washers
- 0.077% fail on Driver's view
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0.077% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.077% fail on Windscreen
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2.5% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(44% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.46% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.46% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.46% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.39% fail on Stop lamp
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0.31% fail on
Headlamps
(71% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Headlamp
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0.077% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.077% fail on Switch
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0.077% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.077% fail on Switch
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0.077% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.077% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.077% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.077% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.077% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.077% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.077% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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1.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
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0.46% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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0.31% fail on
Transmission
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0.31% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.31% fail on Joints
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0.31% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.15% fail on
Doors
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0.15% fail on
Front passenger's door
(7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Front passenger's door
(7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Transmission
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0.46% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.23% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.23% fail on Condition
- 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.23% fail on
Seat belts
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0.39% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.39% fail on Attachment
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0.31% fail on
Steering
- 0.15% fail on Electronic power steering (32 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.077% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.077% fail on Steering rack
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0.077% fail on
Power steering
- 0.077% fail on Operation
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0.23% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.23% 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.