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Volkswagen Jetta MOT pass rate and common problems

70.2% of Volkswagen Jettas passed the 2024 MOT (13,327 first tests): 64.5% at the first attempt and 5.8% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 3 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 4% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 96.5 (95% CI 94.3–98.7; 100 = normal).

Volkswagen Jetta at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate70.2%incl. 5.8% fixed at the test centre202413327
Passed at the first attempt64.5%all first tests202413327
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 94.3–98.7)96.5index100 = normal for its age · rank 409 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202413327
Biggest excess: Suspension25.9per 10020.3 same-age2019–2024107161
Dangerous defects12.7per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024107161
Advisory items136.8per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024107161

The age norm is 100. The middle of these 761 models has an index of 92.8, so a model can fail less often than the norm and still sit in the worse half. Rank 1 fails least.

strip · Volkswagen Jetta · MOT Risk Index · 96.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volkswagen Jetta. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 409 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 393 and 440 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volkswagen Jetta index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank409of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202413327
Best rank within its 95% interval393rankother models held where they are202413327
Worst rank within its 95% interval440rankother models held where they are202413327

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 97.6 to 96.5 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Volkswagen Jetta MOT, and how often?

Volkswagen Jetta MOTs fail most often on suspension: 25.9 per 100 tests, against 20.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 107,161).

bar · Volkswagen Jetta · Suspension · 25.9 vs 20.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension25.9per 10020.32019–202427803
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment20.1per 10023.02019–202421587
Brakes13.6per 10014.52019–202414550
Body, chassis, structure12.4per 1007.22019–202413316
Tyres10.3per 1009.82019–202411077
Visibility8.3per 1008.92019–20248915

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 107,161 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volkswagen Jetta compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volkswagen Jetta is suspension at age 6: 12.0 failures per 100 tests, against 3.7 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 5,082).

bullet · Volkswagen Jetta · Tyres, age 3 · 5.1 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 5.1 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.6 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 3.3 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.8 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 1.6 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 6.2 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 6.1 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 3.5 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 35.1per 1004.22019–20241562
Brakes, age 30.6per 1001.82019–20241562
Suspension, age 33.3per 1000.62019–20241562
Tyres, age 43.8per 1004.52019–20242745
Brakes, age 41.6per 1002.42019–20242745
Suspension, age 46.2per 1001.22019–20242745
Tyres, age 56.1per 1005.12019–20243800
Brakes, age 53.5per 1003.12019–20243800
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 510per 1002.22019–20243800
Tyres, age 65.5per 1005.52019–20245082
Brakes, age 64.3per 1003.82019–20245082
Suspension, age 612.0per 1003.72019–20245082
Tyres, age 76.0per 1006.02019–20246476
Brakes, age 74.9per 1004.52019–20246476
Suspension, age 713.7per 1005.72019–20246476
Tyres, age 86.6per 1006.32019–20247090
Brakes, age 85.7per 1005.42019–20247090
Suspension, age 815.5per 1007.82019–20247090

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen Jetta's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volkswagen Jetta advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 28.6% of the time.

funnel · Volkswagen Jetta · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 28.6 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 28.6 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment28.6% next failmedian model2019–20241872
Suspension23.6% next failmedian model2019–202415607
Body, chassis, structure17.3% next failmedian model2019–20241889
Brakes12.1% next failmedian model2019–202416594
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems10.8% next failmedian model2019–2024603
Tyres10.2% next failmedian model2019–202420687
Noise, emissions and leaks6.6% next failmedian model2019–20243388
Identification of the vehicle3.5% next failmedian model2019–20242349
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road wheels1.2% next failmedian model2019–2024664
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20244779

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volkswagen Jetta got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volkswagen Jetta MOTs flag tyres most: 41.4 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 107,161).

bar · Volkswagen Jetta · Tyres · 41.4 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres41.4per 10039.72019–202444343
Suspension38.2per 10026.22019–202440970
Brakes32.8per 10034.72019–202435129
Non-component advisories6.5per 1007.82019–20246925
Noise, emissions and leaks5.2per 1005.22019–20245557
Identification of the vehicle3.5per 1002.52019–20243770

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 107,161 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volkswagen Jetta?

For Volkswagen Jettas aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 23.5% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 10,363).

bar · Volkswagen Jetta · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.0 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–2024797
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–2024797
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–2024797
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–2024797
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–2024797
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 193 cars)7.2% next fail2019–2024193
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 193 cars)5.7% next fail2019–2024193
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 193 cars)4.7% next fail2019–2024193
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 175 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024175
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 175 cars)6.3% next fail2019–2024175
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 175 cars)5.7% next fail2019–2024175
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 175 cars)5.1% next fail2019–2024175
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 175 cars)4% next fail2019–2024175
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass9.3% next fail2019–20245215
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20245215
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20245215
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20245215
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20245215
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20245215
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20245215
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20245215
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20245215
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20245215
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20245215
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory13.5% next fail2019–20242376
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–20242376
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–20242376
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20242376
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–20242376
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–20242376
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20242376
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242376
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242376
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail15.2% next fail2019–20242057
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.6% next fail2019–20242057
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–20242057
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–20242057
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.8% next fail2019–20242057
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–20242057
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20242057
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20242057
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242057
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242057
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass13.3% next fail2019–20247338
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–20247338
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20247338
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20247338
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20247338
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20247338
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20247338
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20247338
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20247338
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20247338
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20247338
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory17.9% next fail2019–20244811
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–20244811
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–20244811
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20244811
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–20244811
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–20244811
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–20244811
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20244811
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20244811
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20244811
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20244811
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail19.9% next fail2019–20244709
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.0% next fail2019–20244709
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.7% next fail2019–20244709
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.7% next fail2019–20244709
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.6% next fail2019–20244709
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–20244709
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–20244709
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20244709
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20244709
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20244709
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20244709
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass14.2% next fail2019–20247486
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.1% next fail2019–20247486
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–20247486
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.6% next fail2019–20247486
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20247486
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20247486
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20247486
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20247486
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20247486
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20247486
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20247486
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory19.4% next fail2019–20245798
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory13.8% next fail2019–20245798
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.1% next fail2019–20245798
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.5% next fail2019–20245798
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–20245798
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.1% next fail2019–20245798
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–20245798
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20245798
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20245798
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20245798
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20245798
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail22.1% next fail2019–20246893
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail16.6% next fail2019–20246893
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.1% next fail2019–20246893
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.8% next fail2019–20246893
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–20246893
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.5% next fail2019–20246893
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–20246893
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–20246893
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20246893
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20246893
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20246893
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass16.0% next fail2019–20248350
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass13.1% next fail2019–20248350
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass12.9% next fail2019–20248350
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.9% next fail2019–20248350
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–20248350
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–20248350
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20248350
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20248350
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–20248350
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20248350
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20248350
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory21.4% next fail2019–20248201
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory18.2% next fail2019–20248201
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory17.2% next fail2019–20248201
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.6% next fail2019–20248201
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.3% next fail2019–20248201
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.7% next fail2019–20248201
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–20248201
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–20248201
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–20248201
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20248201
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20248201
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail23.5% next fail2019–202410363
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail22.8% next fail2019–202410363
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail18.7% next fail2019–202410363
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.8% next fail2019–202410363
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.7% next fail2019–202410363
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.6% next fail2019–202410363
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.0% next fail2019–202410363
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–202410363
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–202410363
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202410363
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202410363
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass16.5% next fail2019–20242174
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass15.3% next fail2019–20242174
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.7% next fail2019–20242174
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.6% next fail2019–20242174
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8% next fail2019–20242174
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–20242174
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–20242174
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20242174
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20242174
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20242174
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory23.8% next fail2019–20242868
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory19.9% next fail2019–20242868
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory18.4% next fail2019–20242868
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.9% next fail2019–20242868
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.3% next fail2019–20242868
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–20242868
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–20242868
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–20242868
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–20242868
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242868
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242868
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail27.3% next fail2019–20243498
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail22.8% next fail2019–20243498
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail20.0% next fail2019–20243498
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.9% next fail2019–20243498
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.8% next fail2019–20243498
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.6% next fail2019–20243498
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.9% next fail2019–20243498
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–20243498
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20243498
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20243498
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20243498
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass8.5% next fail2019–2024529
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–2024529
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass6.4% next fail2019–2024529
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–2024529
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–2024529
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–2024529
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–2024529
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–2024529
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–2024529
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 336 cars)17.3% next fail2019–2024336
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 336 cars)13.4% next fail2019–2024336
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 336 cars)11.0% next fail2019–2024336
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 336 cars)10.4% next fail2019–2024336
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 336 cars)8.3% next fail2019–2024336
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 336 cars)4.8% next fail2019–2024336
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 336 cars)3.0% next fail2019–2024336
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 336 cars)2.1% next fail2019–2024336
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 336 cars)1.5% next fail2019–2024336
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 361 cars)19.4% next fail2019–2024361
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 361 cars)15.8% next fail2019–2024361
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 361 cars)13.0% next fail2019–2024361
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 361 cars)8.3% next fail2019–2024361
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 361 cars)7.8% next fail2019–2024361
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 361 cars)7.5% next fail2019–2024361
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 361 cars)6.1% next fail2019–2024361
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 361 cars)2.5% next fail2019–2024361
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 361 cars)1.7% next fail2019–2024361

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volkswagen Jetta get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volkswagen Jetta gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 12.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 64.0 major and 23.7 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volkswagen Jetta · Dangerous defects · 12.7 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 12.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects12.7per 10011.22019–2024107161

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 107,161 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen Jetta still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Volkswagen Jetta go from 26.9% at age 7 (rough estimate: 349 tests, 95% interval 22.6–31.8%) to 46.7% at age 19 (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 30.2–63.9%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 30.2–63.9%) (2024, n = 13,327).

line · Volkswagen Jetta · Age 7 (rough estimate: 349 tests, 95% interval 22.6–31.8%) · 26.9 vs 20.2 · 2024
Age 7 (rough estim: 26.9. Age 19 (rough esti: 46.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 7 (rough estimate: 349 tests, 95% interval 22.6–31.8%)26.9% failed first time20.22024349
Age 825.1% failed first time23.32024772
Age 928.7% failed first time26.520241131
Age 1033.4% failed first time30.12024975
Age 1133.4% failed first time33.220241048
Age 1233.1% failed first time35.720241149
Age 1336.0% failed first time38.22024906
Age 1434.3% failed first time40.42024654
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MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1536.0% failed first time41.620241051
Age 1642.1% failed first time43.120241542
Age 1740.4% failed first time43.120242018
Age 1841.5% failed first time43.920241402
Age 19 (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 30.2–63.9%)46.7% failed first time43.5202430

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volkswagen Jetta compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 10 of 16 ages shown, Volkswagen Jettas fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 5, where they fail more often: 22.8% against 15.1% (2024, n = 3,800).

line · Volkswagen Jetta · Age 3 · 14.7 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 14.7. Age 18: 41.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 314.7% fail11.720241562
Age 418.5% fail13.320242745
Age 522.8% fail15.120243800
Age 624.3% fail17.320245082
Age 726.6% fail20.120246476
Age 829.0% fail23.220247090
Age 931.2% fail26.720246911
Age 1032.2% fail30.020247226
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1135.6% fail33.420248680
Age 1236.3% fail36.5202411322
Age 1339.2% fail38.9202412980
Age 1438.9% fail40.8202410701
Age 1539.9% fail42.320248771
Age 1641.4% fail43.120246491
Age 1740.8% fail43.520243969
Age 1841.8% fail43.620241451

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Jetta years should I avoid?

The Volkswagen Jetta build year that fails most for its age is 2006: index 103.3 (95% CI 100.8–105.8) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 15,528).

Build year matters for the Volkswagen Jetta: 2006 Volkswagen Jettas fail more than their age would predict, 2009 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Volkswagen Jetta · Build year 2005 (rough estimate: 311 tests, 95% interval 83.9–118.9) · 101.4 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2005 (rough estimate: 311 tests, 95% interval 83.9–118.9)101.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024311
Build year 2006 (worse for its age)103.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202415528
Build year 2007100.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202419158
Build year 200898.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202413044
Build year 2009 (better for its age)94.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248508
Build year 201097.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244946
Build year 2011100.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246640
Build year 2012100.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248229
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Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2013100.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247319
Build year 2014101.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246768
Build year 2015 (better for its age)95.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247574
Build year 201697.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245145
Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 1,951 tests, 95% interval 85.4–104.5)94.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241951

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volkswagen Jetta MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volkswagen Jetta MOT: about £104 (up to about £198 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 13,327).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volkswagen Jetta · Expected repair bill · 104.4 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill104.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue13327
Estimated range lower104.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue13327
Estimated range upper198.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue13327
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)46.6GBP expected contribution180price catalogue13327
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)28.1GBP expected contribution140price catalogue13327
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)20.4GBP expected contribution150price catalogue13327
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)9.3GBP expected contribution90price catalogue13327

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen Jetta more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Volkswagen Jetta and 2 as often or more. The Volkswagen Jetta has an MOT Risk Index of 96.5, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 13,327).

bar · Volkswagen Jetta · Volkswagen Jetta (this model) · 96.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volkswagen Jetta (this model)96.5index100 = normal202413327
Volkswagen CC90index96.5202413925
Volkswagen Eos88index96.5202412204
Volkswagen Sharan96.5index96.5202436851
Volvo V9096.3index96.5202414705
Volkswagen Arteon89.4index96.520247958
Volkswagen Scirocco95.6index96.5202447500
Kia Optima99index96.5202411304
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Toyota Celica95.2index96.520249463

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen Jetta normally do?

At age 8, the median Volkswagen Jetta had covered 65,067 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 46,002 to 90,061 miles (2024, n = 772).

line · Volkswagen Jetta · Age 7 median (rough estimate) · 54994 vs baseline · 2024
Age 7 median (roug: 54994. Age 18 P75: 162877. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 7 median (rough estimate)54994miles2024349
Age 7 P25 (rough estimate)37379miles2024349
Age 7 P75 (rough estimate)73584miles2024349
Age 8 median65067miles2024772
Age 8 P2546002miles2024772
Age 8 P7590061miles2024772
Age 9 median72946miles20241131
Age 9 P2551448miles20241131
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 9 P7597738miles20241131
Age 10 median86071miles2024975
Age 10 P2564611miles2024975
Age 10 P75112527miles2024975
Age 11 median90995miles20241048
Age 11 P2567736miles20241048
Age 11 P75119954miles20241048
Age 12 median106327miles20241149
Age 12 P2582508miles20241149
Age 12 P75136622miles20241149
Age 13 median108638miles2024906
Age 13 P2586301miles2024906
Age 13 P75142096miles2024906
Age 14 median106299miles2024654
Age 14 P2582333miles2024654
Age 14 P75136626miles2024654
Age 15 median111875miles20241051
Age 15 P2585332miles20241051
Age 15 P75141521miles20241051
Age 16 median127914miles20241542
Age 16 P2598453miles20241542
Age 16 P75153337miles20241542
Age 17 median132117miles20242018
Age 17 P25105238miles20242018
Age 17 P75161746miles20242018
Age 18 median132980miles20241402
Age 18 P25104016miles20241402
Age 18 P75162877miles20241402

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volkswagen Jetta MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 28.8% of Volkswagen Jettas with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 44.0% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 2,407). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Volkswagen Jetta · Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 370 tests, 95% interval 16.2–24.4%) · 20 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 370 tests, 95% interval 16.2–24.4%)20% failed first time2024370
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles22.6% failed first time2024859
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles32.7% failed first time2024596
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 30.8–42.1%)36.3% failed first time2024273
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 24.2–37.9%)30.6% failed first time2024173
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 20.2–33%)26.1% failed first time2024180
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles28.2% failed first time2024815
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles34.4% failed first time20241405
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles36.9% failed first time20241400
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles35.2% failed first time2024931
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 19.3–40.6%)28.8% failed first time202466
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 27.2–35.8%)31.4% failed first time2024443
Age 15+, 70-100k miles35.4% failed first time20241036
Age 15+, 100-140k miles40.7% failed first time20242164
Age 15+, 140k+ miles44% failed first time20242341

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen Jetta last?

49.0% of Volkswagen Jettas tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 16.3% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 52,364).

line · Volkswagen Jetta · 100,000 miles · 49.0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 49.0. 200,000 miles: 3.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles49.0% of tested cars202452364
150,000 miles16.3% of tested cars202417407
200,000 miles3.4% of tested cars20243575

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen Jetta driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volkswagen Jetta index is 92.4, against 97.3 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 13,327).

slope · Volkswagen Jetta · Age and mileage adjusted index · 92.4 vs 97.3 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 97.3 vs 92.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index92.4index97.32019–202413327

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Jetta fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Volkswagen Jettas fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 36.3% against 31.7%.

bar · Volkswagen Jetta · Diesel · 36.3 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel36.3% fail first timeother fuels202411102
Petrol31.7% fail first timeother fuels20242224

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Jetta engine is best?

For its age, the best Volkswagen Jetta engine is the petrol 1.2–1.5 litre at index 85.5, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 101.6, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 13,327).

bar · Volkswagen Jetta · Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre · 85.5 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre85.5index vs model norm100 = model average20248636
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 2,484 tests, 95% interval 87.4–97.2)92.3index vs model norm100 = model average20242484
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 4,630 tests, 95% interval 93.2–100.7)96.9index vs model norm100 = model average20244630
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre101.6index vs model norm100 = model average202420235
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre101.6index vs model norm100 = model average202470704
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 83.7–138.4)109.4index vs model norm100 = model average2024113

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volkswagen Jetta fail its MOT most?

Volkswagen Jetta fails first-time MOTs most in Lerwick (ZE): 53.1% against 34.1% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 111).

First-time failure rates for the Volkswagen Jetta range from 23.5% in the Dartford (DA) postcode area to 50.3% in the Dundee (DD) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Volkswagen Jetta · Lerwick (ZE) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 43.9–62.2%) · 53.1 vs 35.5 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 27%. 44%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lerwick (ZE) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 43.9–62.2%)53.1% fail first time35.52024111
Dundee (DD)50.3% fail first time35.52024557
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 436 tests, 95% interval 42.2–51.5%)46.8% fail first time35.52024436
Dartford (DA)23.5% fail first time35.52024617
Twickenham (TW)23.8% fail first time35.52024656
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 19.5–30.2%)24.5% fail first time35.52024245
Falkirk (FK)45.8% fail first time35.52024500
Aberdeen (AB)45.1% fail first time35.520241123
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MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Taunton (TA)44.9% fail first time35.52024510
Plymouth (PL)44.5% fail first time35.52024731
Kirkcaldy (KY)43.7% fail first time35.52024853
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 346 tests, 95% interval 37.1–47.5%)42.2% fail first time35.52024346
Bristol (BS)41.8% fail first time35.520241418
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 32.8–51.1%)41.7% fail first time35.52024108
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 478 tests, 95% interval 37.1–45.9%)41.4% fail first time35.52024478
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 35.9–47.1%)41.4% fail first time35.52024290
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 33.9–47.8%)40.6% fail first time35.52024187
Kilmarnock (KA)40.6% fail first time35.52024808
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 431 tests, 95% interval 35.8–45.1%)40.4% fail first time35.52024431
Brighton (BN)40.3% fail first time35.52024933
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 418 tests, 95% interval 35.4–44.7%)40.0% fail first time35.52024418
Hull (HU)39.8% fail first time35.52024540
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 495 tests, 95% interval 35.4–44.0%)39.6% fail first time35.52024495
Portsmouth (PO)39.4% fail first time35.52024947
Paisley (PA)39.3% fail first time35.52024844
Kirkwall (KW) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 32.3–46.6%)39.2% fail first time35.52024176
Motherwell (ML)38.6% fail first time35.52024808
Cardiff (CF)38.5% fail first time35.520241837
Edinburgh (EH)38.4% fail first time35.520241741
Swansea (SA)38.4% fail first time35.520241488
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 227 tests, 95% interval 32.2–44.8%)38.3% fail first time35.52024227
Exeter (EX)38.2% fail first time35.52024762
Wolverhampton (WV)38.2% fail first time35.52024757
Northampton (NN)38% fail first time35.520241379
Gloucester (GL)38.0% fail first time35.520241104
Newport (NP)37.8% fail first time35.52024902
Glasgow (G)37.8% fail first time35.520242945
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)37.2% fail first time35.520241339
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 356 tests, 95% interval 32.2–42.2%)37.1% fail first time35.52024356
Darlington (DL)37.0% fail first time35.52024903
Shrewsbury (SY)36.8% fail first time35.52024593
Ipswich (IP)36.5% fail first time35.520241390
Colchester (CO)36.4% fail first time35.52024533
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 311 tests, 95% interval 30.6–41.2%)35.7% fail first time35.52024311
Inverness (IV)35.6% fail first time35.52024825
Southampton (SO)35.5% fail first time35.52024854
Bournemouth (BH)35.5% fail first time35.52024852
Swindon (SN)35.4% fail first time35.52024845
Bolton (BL)35.2% fail first time35.52024938
Cleveland (TS)35.0% fail first time35.520241205
Bath (BA)35.0% fail first time35.52024631
Huddersfield (HD)35% fail first time35.52024500
York (YO)34.8% fail first time35.52024918
Doncaster (DN)34.6% fail first time35.520241821
Wigan (WN)34.6% fail first time35.52024555
Newcastle (NE)34.5% fail first time35.520242230
Milton Keynes (MK)34.4% fail first time35.52024959
Cambridge (CB)34.3% fail first time35.52024667
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 397 tests, 95% interval 29.5–38.8%)34.0% fail first time35.52024397
Oxford (OX)34% fail first time35.520241106
Norwich (NR)33.8% fail first time35.520241226
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 394 tests, 95% interval 29.3–38.6%)33.8% fail first time35.52024394
Reading (RG)33.7% fail first time35.520241316
Nottingham (NG)33.7% fail first time35.520241853
Peterborough (PE)33.7% fail first time35.520242015
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 398 tests, 95% interval 29.2–38.4%)33.7% fail first time35.52024398
Canterbury (CT)33.6% fail first time35.52024844
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 28.4–38.7%)33.3% fail first time35.52024321
Hemel Hempstead (HP)33.3% fail first time35.52024880
Crewe (CW)33.3% fail first time35.52024529
Chester (CH)33% fail first time35.520241091
Coventry (CV)32.9% fail first time35.520241526
Redhill (RH)32.8% fail first time35.52024937
Guildford (GU)32.6% fail first time35.520241057
Durham (DH)32.5% fail first time35.52024811
Bradford (BD)32.4% fail first time35.520242762
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 444 tests, 95% interval 28.2–36.9%)32.4% fail first time35.52024444
Oldham (OL)32.4% fail first time35.520241041
Llandudno (LL)32.1% fail first time35.520241170
Preston (PR)32.1% fail first time35.52024853
Leicester (LE)31.9% fail first time35.520241778
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 26.7–37.1%)31.7% fail first time35.52024300
Manchester (M)31.7% fail first time35.520242072
Worcester (WR)31.5% fail first time35.52024558
Tonbridge (TN)31.4% fail first time35.52024976
Warrington (WA)31.4% fail first time35.520241141
Derby (DE)31.3% fail first time35.520241513
Walsall (WS)31.3% fail first time35.52024754
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 387 tests, 95% interval 26.9–36.1%)31.3% fail first time35.52024387
Stockport (SK)31.1% fail first time35.520241016
Leeds (LS)31.0% fail first time35.520241348
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 327 tests, 95% interval 26.1–36.1%)30.9% fail first time35.52024327
Stevenage (SG)30.9% fail first time35.52024528
Liverpool (L)30.9% fail first time35.520241274
Birmingham (B)30.7% fail first time35.520244510
Harrow (HA)30.6% fail first time35.52024738
London NW (NW)30.3% fail first time35.52024552
Medway (ME)30.2% fail first time35.520241128
Dudley (DY)29.8% fail first time35.52024601
Luton (LU)29.7% fail first time35.52024798
Blackburn (BB)29.7% fail first time35.520241514
Chelmsford (CM)29.6% fail first time35.52024968
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 482 tests, 95% interval 25.4–33.5%)29.3% fail first time35.52024482
Kingston upon Thames (KT)29.1% fail first time35.52024636
Wakefield (WF)28.9% fail first time35.520241212
Carlisle (CA)28.8% fail first time35.52024500
Romford (RM)28.7% fail first time35.52024606
Slough (SL)28.5% fail first time35.52024705
Uxbridge (UB)28.0% fail first time35.52024564
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 21.7–33.1%)27.0% fail first time35.52024233
London SE (SE)27.0% fail first time35.52024570
London N (N)26.9% fail first time35.52024683
Sheffield (S)26.7% fail first time35.520243406
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 488 tests, 95% interval 22.9–30.7%)26.6% fail first time35.52024488
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 390 tests, 95% interval 22.0–30.7%)26.1% fail first time35.52024390
London E (E)25.7% fail first time35.52024728
London W (W) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 19.2–32.2%)25.1% fail first time35.52024171

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volkswagen Jetta rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volkswagen Jetta MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.2 times the national rate: 0.89% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 13,104).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volkswagen Jetta · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.2 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.2ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers13104

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volkswagen Jetta ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 23.5% of Volkswagen Jettas tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volkswagen Jetta · Likely compliant · 23.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant23.5% estimate202413327

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volkswagen Jetta?

Of failed Volkswagen Jetta MOTs, 42.1% were retested the same day and a further 55.0% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 27,679).

bar · Volkswagen Jetta · Same-day retest · 42.1 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest42.1%failed initial tests2019–202427679
Retest within 10 days55%failed initial tests2019–202427679
Clean MOT streak31.2%observed chains2019–202418845
Repeat advisory34.5%observed chains2019–202418845
Decreasing odometer1.3% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202420916

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Volkswagen Jetta?

Volkswagen Jettas aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 23.7% of tests, against 34.2% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 8,192).

bullet · Volkswagen Jetta · Low-use first-time failure · 23.7 vs 34.2 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 23.7 vs 34.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure23.7%34.22019–20248192
Low-use gap-10.5percentage points8–12k miles2019–20248192

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Volkswagen Jetta likely to last?

Volkswagen Jettas tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 7.9 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Volkswagen Jetta · Age 5 · 13.1 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 513.1years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 89.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 107.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 125.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 18)2.9years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Jettas are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Volkswagen Jettas tested at ages 4 to 6, about 37 were tested at age 18 (2024, n = 1,451).

line · Volkswagen Jetta · Age 3 · 40.3 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 40.3. Age 18: 37.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 340.3% of age 4–6 baseline20241562
Age 470.8% of age 4–6 baseline20242745
Age 598% of age 4–6 baseline20243800
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245082
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246476
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20247090
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246911
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20247226
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20248680
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202411322
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202412980
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202410701
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20248771
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246491
Age 17 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243969
Age 1837.4% of age 4–6 baseline20241451

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volkswagen Jetta fails, does it fail again?

37.4% of Volkswagen Jettas that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 29.6% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 6,096). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 42.4% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volkswagen Jetta · Repeat after fail · 37.4 vs 29.6 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 37.4 vs 29.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail37.4%29.62019–20246096

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Jetta faults come together?

On Volkswagen Jettas, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 5.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 469).

Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 469 tests, 95% interval 4.8–5.8)5.3liftexpected joint rate2024469
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 3.7–6.9)5.1liftexpected joint rate202444
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 3.1–6.4)4.5liftexpected joint rate202434
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 3.7–5.2)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024139
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 3.3–5.6)4.3liftexpected joint rate202459
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 3.5–4.9)4.1liftexpected joint rate2024133
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 2.6–6.2)4.1liftexpected joint rate202423
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.5)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024173
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.6)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024110
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.8liftexpected joint rate2024691
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.7liftexpected joint rate20241078
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 90 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.5)3.6liftexpected joint rate202490
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.0)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024180
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks3.5liftexpected joint rate20241156
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.2)3.4liftexpected joint rate202496
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.0)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024137
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.2)3.4liftexpected joint rate202484
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.1)3.3liftexpected joint rate202495
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres3.2liftexpected joint rate2024520
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks3.1liftexpected joint rate20241666
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres3.1liftexpected joint rate2024924
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.1)3.1liftexpected joint rate202448
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate2024860
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.9liftexpected joint rate2024672
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024344
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024199
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 431 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.1)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024431
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 463 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.1)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024463
Brakes + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate20241736
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.3)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024162
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.8liftexpected joint rate20241087
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate20242598
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.7liftexpected joint rate20242912
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.6liftexpected joint rate2024500
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks2.6liftexpected joint rate20241107
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024154
Steering + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate2024640
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 89 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.1)2.5liftexpected joint rate202489
Brakes + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate20243620
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.4liftexpected joint rate20242364
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.4liftexpected joint rate20241693
Brakes + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20241435
Tyres + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20241284
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 243 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024243
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.3liftexpected joint rate20243151
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.3liftexpected joint rate20241964
Suspension + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20242946
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024234
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20245084
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20241604
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate20241572
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20243637
Suspension + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20242524
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volkswagen Jetta had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volkswagen Jetta; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched6campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register13327

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Volkswagen Jetta cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Volkswagen Jettas tested at age 7, about 27 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 33 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 7 (rough estimate: 349 tests, 95% interval 22.6–31.8%)26.9% fail first time2024349
Age 8 (rough estimate: 772 tests, 95% interval 22.2–28.3%)25.1% fail first time2024772
Age 9 (rough estimate: 1,131 tests, 95% interval 26.2–31.4%)28.7% fail first time20241131
Age 10 (rough estimate: 975 tests, 95% interval 30.5–36.5%)33.4% fail first time2024975
Age 11 (rough estimate: 1,048 tests, 95% interval 30.6–36.3%)33.4% fail first time20241048
Age 12 (rough estimate: 1,149 tests, 95% interval 30.4–35.9%)33.1% fail first time20241149
Age 13 (rough estimate: 906 tests, 95% interval 32.9–39.2%)36.0% fail first time2024906
Age 14 (rough estimate: 654 tests, 95% interval 30.7–38.0%)34.3% fail first time2024654
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 1,051 tests, 95% interval 33.1–38.9%)36.0% fail first time20241051
Age 16 (rough estimate: 1,542 tests, 95% interval 39.6–44.6%)42.1% fail first time20241542
Age 1740.4% fail first time20242018
Age 18 (rough estimate: 1,402 tests, 95% interval 39.0–44.1%)41.5% fail first time20241402

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Volkswagen Jetta? (US market)

NHTSA lists 1513 US technical service bulletins for the Volkswagen Jetta (US market, Volkswagen JETTA and its variants, model years 2015–2018 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Volkswagen Jetta · US service bulletins · 1513 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Volkswagen JETTA and its variants, model years 2015–2018 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins1513bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 20123bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 201310bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 2014232bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 2015143bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 2016266bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 2017173bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 201887bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 2019174bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 202099bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 202194bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 202281bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 202350bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 202447bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 202532bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327
Year 202622bulletinsNHTSANHTSA13327

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volkswagen JETTA and its variants, model years 2015–2018 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Volkswagen Jetta to NHTSA concerns lamps & electrical: 136 complaints (US market, Volkswagen JETTA and its variants, model years 2015–2018 only).

bar · Volkswagen Jetta · Lamps &amp; electrical · 136 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Volkswagen JETTA and its variants, model years 2015–2018 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps & electrical136complaintsNHTSA + 2024136
Engine (not MOT-tested)127complaintsNHTSA + 2024127
Transmission (not MOT-tested)66complaintsNHTSA + 202466
Restraints62complaintsNHTSA + 202462
Brakes60complaintsNHTSA + 202460
Steering41complaintsNHTSA + 202441

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volkswagen JETTA and its variants, model years 2015–2018 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volkswagen Jetta fail inspections in other countries too?

In Finland, 37.0% of Volkswagen Jettas failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 26.3% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 9,081 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Volkswagen Jetta · Norway · 44.5 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 44.5 vs 33.7. Finland: 37 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 55.3 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway44.5% failed33.72024 by country535
Finland37% failed26.32024 by country9081
Netherlands55.3% failed50.82024 by country5659

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Volkswagen Jetta MOT matter?

Volkswagen Jettas fail first time most in October (35.5%, against 30.3% for all cars that month) and least in June (32.6%) (2024, n = 13,327).

line · Volkswagen Jetta · January · 34.3 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 34.3. December: 32.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January34.3% fail first time31.120249478
February34.8% fail first time30.020248577
March33.2% fail first time28.3202410217
April35.1% fail first time29.820245709
May32.6% fail first time28.820246831
June32.6% fail first time28.120248323
July35.3% fail first time29.320248518
August34.2% fail first time29.220249229
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September33.5% fail first time28.2202411136
October35.5% fail first time30.3202411352
November34.6% fail first time30.6202410077
December32.9% fail first time29.320247714

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 13,327 initial Volkswagen Jetta tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 13,327 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volkswagen Jetta MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volkswagen-jetta/

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Volkswagen Jetta MOT: quick answers

What is the Volkswagen Jetta first-time MOT pass rate?

64.5% of first attempts passed in 2024 (13,327 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 13,327 primary tests: 35.54% failed first time and 70.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 96.5 is shown separately.