2015 Volkswagen Jetta · 3,990 MOT tests
2015 Volkswagen Jetta reliability
2015 Volkswagen Jettas fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 12 Jetta years (3,990 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- 26.8%
- 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
- 65,262
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,990
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 4.3% of tests fail here (97% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.2%
- Tyres7%
- Lights and electrics5.7%
- Brakes5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.24%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.49%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.71%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.95%
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 1.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.07%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.81%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.08%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Jetta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
2015 Volkswagen Jettas fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 12 Jetta years (3,990 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.24% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.49% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volkswagen Jetta shows 65,262 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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