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Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 2003
46.6% pass rate
from 4,463 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Headlamps (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Headlamp (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.045% fail on Dipswitch
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (29% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.49% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.067% fail on Horn (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.090% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.090% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.067% fail on Switch
    • 0.067% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 19% fail on Suspension (10.0% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Springs (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Coil springs (69% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Coil spring (69% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.067% fail on Suspension arm (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage ball joints (95% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (91% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.90% fail on Wheel bearings (38% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.49% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Axles
      • 0.20% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 15% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 14% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.022% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.022% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.74% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (73% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.022% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.045% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.11% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Transmission (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Drive shafts (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Joints (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.045% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.29% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.29% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Chassis
      • 0.74% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.72% fail on Doors
      • 0.60% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition
        • 0.022% fail on Catch
        • 0.022% fail on Hinge
    • 0.52% fail on Seats (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.045% fail on Pipe
      • 0.045% fail on System
      • 0.022% fail on Tank
      • 0.022% fail on Hose
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
    • 0.16% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.090% fail on Floor
    • 0.090% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.067% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.022% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.045% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.022% fail on Bracket
    • 0.022% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.90% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (47% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp) (46% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.067% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Cable
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
        • 0.022% fail on Pivot
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.090% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (47% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
      • 0.067% fail on Hand lever (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control (53% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.090% fail on Leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Servos
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.045% fail on Servos
    • 0.022% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.022% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility (16% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.43% fail on View to rear
      • 0.43% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.067% fail on Bonnet
  • 9.0% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.090% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.045% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.022% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.81% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.81% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.49% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
      • 0.067% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.022% fail on Pump
      • 0.022% fail on Rams
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.045% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 8.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment
    • 0.27% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Passengers airbag (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (34% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 0.81% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.090% fail on Condition

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