VOLKSWAGEN JETTA MOT Pass Rate
71.2% of 4,891 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA MOT tests pass.
The JETTA passes 71.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (78.1%).
The VOLKSWAGEN JETTA passes 71.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 75.8% at 6–10 years to 68.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 75.8% | 858 | 83,860 miles |
| 10–15 years | 73.4% | 1,675 | 112,578 miles |
| 15+ years | 68.0% | 2,346 | 135,637 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN JETTA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 55.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 55.1% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.3% | not working |
| Brakes | 32.9% | efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 25.3% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.0% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 13.0% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.6% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 4.1% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.6% | fixing missing |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate