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Volkswagen Jetta MOT Results

71.4% pass rate
from 220 tests in 2021
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Jetta is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.3% fail on Horn
      • 0.45% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.45% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.4% fail on Hydraulic systems (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.45% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.45% fail on Valves
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.91% fail on Load sensing valves (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.45% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.45% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.45% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.45% fail on Other components
    • 0.45% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.45% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.45% fail on Cable
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Transmission
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
        • 0.45% fail on Drive shaft
    • 2.3% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Other passenger's door (17 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Door condition (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.91% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.91% fail on Seats
      • 0.91% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.45% fail on Chassis
      • 0.45% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.45% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.45% fail on Hose
    • 0.45% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.45% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.45% fail on Floor
  • 9.1% fail on Suspension
    • 5.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.6% fail on Wheel bearings (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.91% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.91% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (22 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Springs
      • 0.45% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.45% fail on Mounting
    • 0.45% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.45% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.91% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.45% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.45% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 3.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.91% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.91% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.91% fail on Power steering
      • 0.45% fail on Operation
      • 0.45% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.45% fail on Requirements
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 0.91% fail on Condition
    • 0.45% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.91% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.91% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Speedometer (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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