Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 2015
75.5% pass rate
from 3,293 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 2015 cars)
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Suspension (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Suspension arms (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.061% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Springs (79% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs (79% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring (77% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting
    • 0.33% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.061% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (17 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (17 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (17 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.091% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.030% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.091% fail on Headlamps (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Headlamp (91% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Hazard warning (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Switch (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Stop lamp
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (76% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Washers (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.030% fail on View to rear
      • 0.030% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Compression ignition (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.85% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.46% fail on Catalyst emissions (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.030% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (52% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Brake linings and pads (68% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Brake pads (68% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.36% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.030% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.030% fail on Cable
    • 0.82% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.091% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.091% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.091% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.091% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.061% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.030% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.030% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.36% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
      • 0.030% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.030% fail on Joints
    • 0.061% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.030% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.030% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.030% fail on Hose
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
    • 0.030% fail on Doors
      • 0.030% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
    • 0.030% fail on Seats
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.091% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.091% fail on Condition
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.091% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.091% fail on Attachment
  • 0.061% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Track rod end
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