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Volkswagen Jetta reliability

MOT pass rates & common faults · 19,227 real 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%
pass first time (13 years and older)
Average for its age
In line with fleet
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MOT pass rate by age

8 to 12 years
7,129 tests · fleet 73%
In line with fleet
70%
13 years and older
12,098 tests · fleet 61%
In line with fleet
63%

Where the Jetta tends to fail

Share of Volkswagen Jetta cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.

Suspension89
Brakes93
Body & structure94
Steering99
Tyres95
Lights & electrics91

Fails more often than average on seat belts. Holds up better than average on steering.

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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