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Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 2000
44.6% pass rate
from 1,578 tests in 2021
(32% worse than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Headlamp (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.25% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp (94% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators (97% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type (98% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.76% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
      • 0.063% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.32% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.19% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.063% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 22% fail on Suspension (46% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint (57% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Suspension arm
    • 7.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (58% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Springs (87% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Coil springs (96% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring (97% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.0% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.89% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.89% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.57% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.063% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.38% fail on Axles
      • 0.38% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 18% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 17% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 17% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 9.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (71% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested (71% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.063% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.063% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.063% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.063% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.063% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Engine oil leaks (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 16% fail on Brakes (20% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (49% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (48% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (52% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (68% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (79% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (77% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (71% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.063% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (48% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.063% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (200% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Electronic stability control (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (82% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (54% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.89% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.76% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.063% fail on Servos
      • 0.063% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.063% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Transmission (51% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Drive shafts (51% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Joints (52% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.32% fail on Joints
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (94% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (93% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.063% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.63% fail on Doors
      • 0.44% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition
        • 0.063% fail on Catch
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.063% fail on Hinge
    • 0.63% fail on Seats
      • 0.57% fail on Driver's seat (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.063% fail on Tank
      • 0.063% fail on Hose
      • 0.063% fail on Pipe
      • 0.063% fail on System
    • 0.25% fail on Boot lid (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Boot lid condition (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Cabs
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.063% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.063% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.063% fail on Body
      • 0.063% fail on Body condition
  • 10% fail on Visibility (34% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Wipers (63% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.32% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.32% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.063% fail on View to rear
      • 0.063% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.2% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
        • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear (78% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack (82% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Operation
    • 0.76% fail on Power steering
      • 0.38% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
    • 0.44% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.063% fail on Requirements
    • 0.19% fail on Airbags
      • 0.19% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.19% fail on Condition

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