Volkswagen Jetta
MOT data from 22,175 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 77.3%. Average mileage at test: 114,545 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,167 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 790 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 738 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 610 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 569 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 528 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 384 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 333 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 325 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 315 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 18,353 | 76.8% |
| Petrol | 3,820 | 79.7% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 105 | 75.2% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a wheel bearing with excessive play, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | |||
| 1990 | 148 | 82.4% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1991 | 211 | 87.2% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2006 | 2,794 | 74.8% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2007 | 3,642 | 74.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2008 | 2,836 | 73.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2009 | 1,767 | 78.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2010 | 927 | 78.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2011 | 1,367 | 78.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2012 | 1,586 | 78.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2013 | 1,263 | 77.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 1,417 | 77.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 1,914 | 80.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2016 | 1,239 | 83.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2017 | 564 | 81.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
91,650 mi
Median
104,548 mi
75th percentile
136,560 mi
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