2010 Volkswagen Jetta · 2,343 MOT tests
2010 Volkswagen Jetta reliability
2010 Volkswagen Jettas fail 33.5% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Jetta years (2,343 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- 33.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 103,888
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,343
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.6% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.9%
- Lights and electrics11.4%
- Brakes8.9%
- Tyres6.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%
- Body, chassis and structure4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.42%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.37%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.94%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Side repeater not working 2.65%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.35%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.44%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.1%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Jetta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
2010 Volkswagen Jettas fail 33.5% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Jetta years (2,343 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.42% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.37% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (2.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Volkswagen Jetta shows 103,888 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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