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. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    35 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  6. Side repeaters: not working2.4%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%

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%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2010 Volkswagen Jetta cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 13)64.0%747 tests
2024 pass rate (age 14)66.2%621 tests
Change in one year+2.2 pointsaverage car: −0.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is ageing better than an average car, which is a good sign for keeping one longer.

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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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).

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta getting worse with age?

In 2023, 64.0% passed first time. In 2024, 66.2% passed (+2.2 points). An average car that age changed by −0.9 points, so the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is ageing better than average.