Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results

Registered in 2016
78.4% pass rate
from 849 tests in 2021
(36% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.6% fail on Suspension (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Pins and bushes (20 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.2% fail on Springs (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Coil springs (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Coil spring (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.47% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Valves
  • 2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.35% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.24% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.24% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.59% fail on Steering
    • 0.35% fail on Electronic power steering (105 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.59% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.47% fail on Transmission
      • 0.47% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.47% fail on Joints
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
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