What year Volkswagen Jetta Gl 4 E 1 8 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta Gl 4 E 1 8 has the highest pass rate at 55.0%, out of 612 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Volkswagen Jetta Gl 4 E 1 8 MOT failures?

The most common Volkswagen Jetta Gl 4 E 1 8 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Volkswagen Jetta Gl 4 E 1 8 — Reliability by Year

3,265 vehicles · MOT data 1986–1991 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Volkswagen Jetta Gl 4 E 1 8 was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1991	—	—	211
1990	55.0%	101,351 mi	612
1989	—	—	818
1988	—	—	665
1987	—	—	558
1986	—	—	401

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