2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Volkswagen Jetta MOT pass rate and common faults

859 MOT tests in 2024. 64.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time64.4%
Failed or needed repairs35.6%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 859 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    44 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    28 marked dangerous
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.0%
  8. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    18 marked dangerous
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension25.8%
  2. Brakes14.4%
  3. Lights & electrics11.6%
  4. Tyres7.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  6. Body & chassis3.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%

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 2011 Volkswagen Jetta?

In 2024, 64.4% of 2011 Volkswagen Jetta cars passed their MOT first time, across 859 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).