2013 Volkswagen Jetta · 3,324 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Jetta reliability
2013 Volkswagen Jettas fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 12 Jetta years (3,324 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- 31.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 83,397
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,324
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 18% of tests fail here (76% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18%
- Brakes8.8%
- Lights and electrics8.7%
- Tyres6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.06%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.54%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.23%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 1.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.96%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.91%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.06%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.14%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.57%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Jetta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Jettas fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 12 Jetta years (3,324 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.06% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.54% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Jetta shows 83,397 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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