2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volkswagen Jetta MOT pass rate and common faults

773 MOT tests in 2024. 74.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time74.6%
Failed or needed repairs25.4%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 773 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    19 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    18 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  7. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.8%
  2. Brakes8.0%
  3. Tyres7.4%
  4. Lights & electrics4.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  6. Body & chassis2.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2016 Volkswagen Jetta cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 7)75.6%800 tests
2024 pass rate (age 8)74.6%773 tests
Change in one year−1.0 pointsaverage car: −2.0 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2016 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 fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2016 Volkswagen Jetta?

In 2024, 74.6% of 2016 Volkswagen Jetta cars passed their MOT first time, across 773 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta getting worse with age?

In 2023, 75.6% passed first time. In 2024, 74.6% passed (−1.0 points). An average car that age changed by −2.0 points, so the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta is ageing better than average.