2014 Volkswagen Jetta · 3,302 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen Jetta reliability
2014 Volkswagen Jettas fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 Jetta years (3,302 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- 30.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 78,659
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,302
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: about average for its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 14.5% of tests fail here (73% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.5%
- Tyres7.6%
- Lights and electrics7.4%
- Brakes7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.66%
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 5.33%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.06%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Service brake excessively binding 1.76%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.76%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.54%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.48%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.09%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Jetta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Jettas fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 Jetta years (3,302 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.66% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.33% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2014 Volkswagen Jetta shows 78,659 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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