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Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 1999
61.7% pass rate
from 60 tests in 2021
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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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 10% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.7% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.3% fail on Fuel system (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Hose
      • 1.7% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.7% fail on Doors
      • 1.7% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.7% fail on Door condition
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 6.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
  • 8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.7% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.7% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 1.7% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 6.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates
    • 1.7% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Locking devices

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