Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 2010
63.6% pass rate
from 2,221 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Headlamps (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.090% fail on Dipswitch (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.68% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (38% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.90% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.90% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.090% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.090% fail on Switch
    • 0.090% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.090% fail on Horn
    • 0.045% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.045% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.0% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Springs
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (37% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.090% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.090% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.090% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.090% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.045% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility (58% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (98% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers (34% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear
      • 0.27% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.045% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.045% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.045% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.9% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.090% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.99% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.090% fail on Lever
        • 0.045% fail on Cable
        • 0.045% fail on Linkage
    • 0.63% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 0.090% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.045% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.045% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition (93% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.045% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.090% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Transmission (52% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Drive shafts (49% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Joints (58% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Drive shaft (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Integral vehicle structure (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Doors
      • 0.32% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Catch
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.045% fail on Hinge
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.045% fail on Pipe
    • 0.090% fail on Chassis
      • 0.090% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.090% fail on Seats
      • 0.090% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.045% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.045% fail on Body
      • 0.045% fail on Other body component
    • 0.045% fail on Cabs
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.090% fail on Condition
    • 0.045% fail on Airbags
      • 0.045% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.045% fail on Condition

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