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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (2018)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 40 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests (2024)

40

Avg Mileage

62,425 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,582

Is the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 8 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VOLKSWAGEN brand average of 85%.

At 6 years old, 90% of VOLKSWAGEN JETTAs from 2018 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 40 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 62,425 miles.

How does the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA compare?

Rank among all 2018 cars377th out of 649(top 58%)
Rank among all VOLKSWAGEN models471th out of 1,118(top 42%)
vs national average+8% (82% avg)
vs 2018 cars average+1% (89% avg)
vs VOLKSWAGEN average+5% (85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA has 62,425 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

Best year to buy a VOLKSWAGEN JETTA?

The most reliable year is the 1991 model with a 87% MOT pass rate, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 62%. The 2018 sits between the two at 90%.

How much does a 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1400cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,582
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201890%4062,425 mi
201781%59359,639 mi
201682%1,32175,513 mi
201580%2,02183,208 mi
201478%1,75496,885 mi
201377%1,876100,152 mi
201278%2,074113,174 mi
201178%1,645116,779 mi
201079%1,138113,968 mi
200977%1,967118,308 mi
200872%3,010130,113 mi
200774%3,885133,468 mi
200674%3,004135,613 mi
200562%66148,664 mi
199187%217126,890 mi
199082%157126,764 mi

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About the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

The 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA is a small family car with a 1400cc petrol engine. 40 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. Among all cars from 2018, the average MOT pass rate is 89%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 62,425 miles at 6 years old, VOLKSWAGEN JETTA owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Fuel Costs

The 1400cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 (£132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 90% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Reliability Trend

Newer VOLKSWAGEN JETTAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

At 6 years old, the VOLKSWAGEN JETTA offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 1991 model has the highest pass rate at 87%. Note: with only 40 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Alternatives to the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

The VOLKSWAGEN JETTA is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol small family cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: