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Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 2001
47.9% pass rate
from 2,280 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Headlamps (95% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.044% fail on Dipswitch
    • 7.3% fail on Stop lamp (65% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators (85% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type (85% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.61% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.35% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
    • 0.57% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.26% fail on Switch
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.044% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.044% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 20% fail on Suspension (22% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Suspension arms (65% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Pins and bushes (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.088% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.4% fail on Springs (86% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Coil springs (90% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Coil spring (92% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (42% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.48% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 17% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 17% fail on Exhaust emissions (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 17% fail on Spark ignition (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 11% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.57% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.83% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.75% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.088% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance (21% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt
          • 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance (50% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.088% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.088% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.70% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads (51% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (85% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.044% fail on Cable
        • 0.044% fail on Lever
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (42% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.53% fail on Pedal
      • 0.088% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.088% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.044% fail on Leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Servos
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.044% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.88% fail on Doors (82% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Chassis
      • 0.66% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.48% fail on Seats
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.35% fail on Boot lid (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Boot lid condition (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.044% fail on Pipe
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.088% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.044% fail on Bracket
    • 0.088% fail on Cabs
      • 0.088% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.044% fail on Undertray
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers (36% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.044% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.044% fail on Window
    • 0.088% fail on View to rear
      • 0.088% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.8% fail on Steering (80% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
        • 0.044% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.96% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
      • 0.044% fail on Steering box
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering
      • 0.35% fail on Other components (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
      • 0.044% fail on Pump
    • 0.39% fail on Steering play (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (48% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Airbags
      • 0.044% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.61% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.57% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Condition

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