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Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 2002
48.1% pass rate
from 2,559 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 10% fail on Headlamps (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 7.9% fail on Stop lamp (61% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators (83% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type (83% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.039% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.039% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.23% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.23% fail on Switch
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment (70% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.078% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.12% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.039% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 20% fail on Suspension (18% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Suspension arms (35% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Pins and bushes (85% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (42% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Springs (51% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Coil springs (51% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Coil spring (53% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Mounting
      • 0.078% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.039% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes (92% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.078% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.66% fail on Macpherson strut (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.59% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.39% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.078% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.039% fail on Axles
      • 0.039% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 15% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 15% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Non catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.039% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.70% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.039% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.59% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.47% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.078% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.039% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.039% fail on Undertray
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance (22% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.90% fail on Parking brake performance (40% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt
          • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.78% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (39% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.039% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (60% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (63% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.078% fail on Cable
        • 0.039% fail on Lever
        • 0.039% fail on Linkage
    • 3.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (39% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
      • 0.078% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.039% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.039% fail on Servos
    • 0.039% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.039% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 9.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (65% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (65% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (58% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.078% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.078% fail on Joints
    • 0.86% fail on Chassis
      • 0.86% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
        • 0.039% fail on Catch
      • 0.039% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.039% fail on Hose
    • 0.39% fail on Seats
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.039% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.078% fail on Body
      • 0.078% fail on Other body component
    • 0.078% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.078% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.078% fail on Cabs
      • 0.078% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.039% fail on Load security
      • 0.039% fail on Loading door
  • 9.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.039% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.039% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.5% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.078% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
        • 0.039% fail on Steering component
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack (61% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
      • 0.078% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Steering play
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.039% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
      • 0.039% fail on Requirements
    • 0.078% fail on Airbags
      • 0.078% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
    • 0.078% fail on Condition
  • 0.039% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.039% fail on Speedometer

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