2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volkswagen Jetta MOT pass rate and common faults

621 MOT tests in 2024. 66.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time66.2%
Failed or needed repairs33.8%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 621 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    35 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  7. Side repeaters: not working2.4%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    15 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension16.4%
  2. Lights & electrics14.2%
  3. Brakes13.8%
  4. Tyres7.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  6. Body & chassis5.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta?

In 2024, 66.2% of 2010 Volkswagen Jetta cars passed their MOT first time, across 621 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).