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Volkswagen Jetta reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·19,227 DVSA tests·2024
Across 19,227 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 63% of Volkswagen Jetta cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in seat belts.
63%
Average for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
7,129 tests · fleet 73%
70%
13 years and older
12,098 tests · fleet 61%
63%
Where the Jetta fails
Suspension89
Brakes93
Body & structure94
Steering99
Tyres95
Lights & electrics91
Fails more often on seat belts. Holds up better on steering.
Share of 13 years and older Volkswagen Jetta MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Volkswagen Jetta tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Volkswagen Jetta models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Suspension · flagged on ~11% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~9% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
- Body & structure · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Jetta is about average for its age: 63% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give seat belts a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Jetta?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Jetta in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 70%; and 13 years and older, 63%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Jetta MOT?
For Volkswagen Jetta cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are seat belts (2.8% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).
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