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Verdict
Berline tricorps de 510 litres de coffre, peu courante en France. Les retours publiés manquent : aucune panne propre à la Jetta VI n'est documentée dans les sources consultées, et iAutos relève un taux de contre-visite de 14,7 % au contrôle technique (1 808 contrôles) contre 18,9 % en moyenne. Le résultat Euro NCAP n'a pas été trouvé.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Indicative prices
- €6,700 – €8,000
- Monthly cost
- €234
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.6 TDI 105.
1.2 TSI 105
Petrol · Manual · 105 hp · Crit'Air 2
Quatre-cylindres turbo de 1,2 l et 105 ch, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (auto-data.net, millésime 2010).
1.4 TSI 122
Petrol · Manual · 122 hp · Crit'Air 2
1,4 l turbo de 122 ch, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports, 6,2 l/100 km en cycle mixte NEDC (auto-data.net, millésime 2011).
1.6 TDI 105
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 105 hp · 4.5 L/100 km · Crit'Air 3
Diesel de 105 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports, 4,5 l/100 km en cycle mixte annoncés (auto-data.net, millésime 2010).
2.0 TDI 140
Diesel · Manual · 140 hp · 4.8 L/100 km · Crit'Air 3
Diesel de 140 ch, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports, 4,8 l/100 km en cycle mixte annoncés (auto-data.net, millésime 2010).
Engine: Volkswagen 2.0 TDI EA189 (common rail)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
Market prices
€6,700 – €8,000
Indicative range: 2011 à 2014, médianes par année de 27 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Valuation by year
Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.
| Year | Median value | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | €6,900 | 12 |
| 2012 | €6,700 | 6 |
| 2014 | €8,000 | 9 |
Detailed Volkswagen Jetta VI value: price by year and abroad →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €6,700 – €8,000 (2011 to 2014) | €6,900 | — | — |
| Germany | €5,990 – €9,499 (2011 to 2016) | €6,595 | — | 58 |
| Belgium | €4,250 – €9,175 (2011 to 2016) | €5,974 | — | 30 |
| Spain | €7,900 – €9,390 (2011 to 2014) | €8,700 | +26 % | 11 |
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.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
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 Spain 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.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €121 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €58 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €31 |
| Total per month | €234 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (diesel)€121
1.6 TDI 105 version: combined consumption of 4.5 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
4.5 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €121
Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€58
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€31
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Volkswagen Jetta VI — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Demander le carnet d'entretien complet et les factures : les retours publiés sur cette génération sont rares.
- Faire vérifier avec le numéro de série, chez un concessionnaire Volkswagen, les rappels éventuels.
- Sur un moteur TSI, écouter le démarrage à froid et vérifier l'absence de voyant moteur ou de fonctionnement irrégulier.
- Sur un diesel, contrôler l'historique de la distribution, de l'embrayage et du filtre à particules.
- Faire un contrôle visuel de la suspension arrière et des bas de caisse.
Questions to ask the seller
- Avez-vous le carnet d'entretien et les factures de distribution et d'embrayage ?
- D'où vient la voiture (import ou première main en France) ?
- Un rappel constructeur a-t-il été effectué sur ce numéro de série ?
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
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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
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- Price
- €7,445 – €16,735
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Opel Insignia
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- Price
- €5,695 – €9,470
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
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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 VI (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 volume du coffre de la Jetta VI ?
510 litres selon les fiches techniques d'auto-data.net.
La Jetta VI est-elle fiable ?
Les sources consultées ne documentent pas de panne propre à cette génération. Au contrôle technique français, iAutos relève un taux de contre-visite de 14,7 % pour la Jetta VI, contre 18,9 % en moyenne nationale, sur un échantillon modeste de 1 808 contrôles.
Quels moteurs propose la Jetta VI ?
Les fiches consultées listent des essence 1.2 TSI de 105 ch et 1.4 TSI de 122 ch et des diesels 1.6 TDI de 105 ch et 2.0 TDI de 140 ch, tous en boîte manuelle pour les versions lues.
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