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Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 2004
48.9% pass rate
from 5,619 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Headlamps (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Headlamp (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.053% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Direction indicators (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Flashing type (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.37% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.071% fail on Horn (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.018% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.089% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.071% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.071% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.071% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.4% fail on Springs (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Coil springs (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Coil spring (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms (14% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension arm (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Wheel bearings (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.55% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.34% fail on Anti-roll bars (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.036% fail on Axles
      • 0.036% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.036% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (79% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.089% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.053% fail on Oxygen sensor (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.78% fail on Compression ignition (40% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.089% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.071% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.036% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.018% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.018% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.071% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (94% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.071% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.071% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.39% fail on Prop shafts (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Belts (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.71% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.68% fail on Doors
      • 0.55% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Hinge
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.071% fail on Door condition
        • 0.053% fail on Hinge (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
    • 0.66% fail on Chassis
      • 0.66% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.44% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.036% fail on Pipe
      • 0.018% fail on System
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.089% fail on Panel
      • 0.089% fail on Other body component
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
    • 0.089% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.089% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.071% fail on Cabs
      • 0.071% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.053% fail on Floor
    • 0.036% fail on Bumpers (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 13% fail on Brakes (8.6% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.089% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.80% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.36% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.18% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Cable
        • 0.053% fail on Pivot (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Relay lever (14 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Anti-lock braking system (48% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.089% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.053% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.053% fail on Leaks
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.46% fail on View to rear (96% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Mirrors (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.8% fail on Steering (93% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.036% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.036% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
        • 0.018% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear (88% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Operation
    • 0.36% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.089% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.089% fail on Other components
      • 0.018% fail on Rams
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.018% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.018% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 8.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
    • 0.23% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition

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