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Verdict
Berline tricorps au coffre de 527 litres. Aucun retour publié sur sa fiabilité n'a pu être trouvé et la note Euro NCAP n'a pas été retrouvée : fiabilité non évaluée, à juger sur l'état et l'historique d'entretien de l'exemplaire.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.6 102, 1.9 TDI 105.
1.6 102
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 102 hp · Crit'Air 3
Essence 1.6 de 102 ch, boîte manuelle (Auto ABC).
1.9 TDI 105
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 105 hp · Crit'Air 4
Diesel 1.9 TDI de 105 ch, boîte manuelle (Auto ABC).
Engine: Volkswagen 1.9 TDI pompe-injecteur (PD)
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
2.0 TDI 140
Diesel · Manual · 140 hp · 5.5 L/100 km · Crit'Air 4
Diesel 2.0 TDI de 140 ch, boîte manuelle ; 5,5 l/100 km selon Auto ABC.
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,650 – €4,000 (2005 to 2009) | €3,500 | — | 51 |
| Belgium | €2,200 – €6,125 (2006 to 2009) | €3,250 | — | 17 |
| Italy | €3,050 – €3,825 (2007 to 2008) | €3,650 | — | 8 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2010: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Volkswagen Jetta”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 5 December 2022 — Des matériaux défectueux peuvent être utilisés dans les ressorts hélicoïdaux de suspension arrière. Par conséquent, les ressorts pourraient se casser, ce qui nuit à la stabilité de conduite et augmente le risque d’accident. Official notice
- 21 February 2020 — Les voitures initialement utilisées à des fins internes de volkswagen ag n’auraient peut-être pas été correctement modifiées avant d’être vendues au grand public. Il est possible que certains systèmes de sécurité de ces voitures ne soient pas correctement modifiés pour un usage urbain. Official notice
Inspection checklist
Volkswagen Jetta V — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures.
- Faire un essai complet : boîte, embrayage, direction, freinage.
- Contrôler l'absence de fuites et de voyants au tableau de bord.
- Sur un diesel : vérifier fumées et perte de puissance à chaud.
Questions to ask the seller
- Avez-vous le carnet d'entretien complet et les factures ?
- Quelles réparations importantes ont été faites ?
- Le contrôle technique a-t-il signalé des défauts ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
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- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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- Price
- €6,990 – €10,945
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
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- Price
- €10,740 – €18,590
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Volkswagen Jetta V (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le coffre de la Jetta V ?
527 litres selon Auto ABC.
Quelles motorisations propose la Jetta V ?
Auto ABC liste des essence (1.4 FSI et TSI, 1.6, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 turbo FSI) et des diesels (1.9 TDI 105 ch, 2.0 TDI 140 et 170 ch).
La Jetta V est-elle fiable ?
Nous n'avons pas trouvé de retours publiés suffisants pour la noter : fiabilité non évaluée.
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