2017 Volkswagen Jetta · 1,201 MOT tests
2017 Volkswagen Jetta reliability
2017 Volkswagen Jettas fail 25.5% of first MOT tests, 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 12 Jetta years (1,201 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- 25.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 46,476
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,201
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 12.2% of tests fail here (291% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.2%
- Tyres6.8%
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Brakes4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.66%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.08%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.67%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.67%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.42%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.33%
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 (9.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.99%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.08%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Jetta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
2017 Volkswagen Jettas fail 25.5% of first MOT tests, 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 12 Jetta years (1,201 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.66% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.08% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volkswagen Jetta shows 46,476 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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