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Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 2005
51.4% pass rate
from 4,782 tests in 2021
(10% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Headlamps (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Headlamp (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.063% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.021% fail on Matched pair
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
      • 0.042% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.021% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.021% fail on Switch
    • 0.021% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.021% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.063% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.96% fail on Compression ignition (31% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.084% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (88% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.063% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.021% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.021% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.084% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 13% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Springs
      • 4.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.5% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.021% fail on Mounting
      • 0.063% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Wheel bearings (53% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Macpherson strut (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.31% fail on Axles
      • 0.29% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Axle
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bars (96% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.084% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.021% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (19% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.042% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.54% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance (45% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.33% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Cable
        • 0.084% fail on Lever
        • 0.042% fail on Linkage
        • 0.021% fail on Rod
        • 0.021% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.021% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.021% fail on Leaks
  • 9.6% fail on Visibility (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.021% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.021% fail on Window
    • 0.021% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.021% fail on Bonnet
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (13% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.021% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.021% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.94% fail on Doors (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.084% fail on Door condition
        • 0.021% fail on Catch
      • 0.063% fail on Other passenger's door (74% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Chassis (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Chassis condition (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Seats (99% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.021% fail on Pipe
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
      • 0.063% fail on Panel
      • 0.021% fail on Body condition
    • 0.084% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.084% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.084% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.042% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Bracket
    • 0.042% fail on Cabs
      • 0.042% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 7.5% fail on Steering (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.042% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.021% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
    • 0.33% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.042% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.021% fail on Pump
    • 0.25% fail on Steering play
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.063% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.021% fail on Steering wheel
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (20% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.98% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Airbags
      • 0.084% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.021% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment (62% better than other 2005 cars)

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