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Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 2006
51.7% pass rate
from 4,138 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamps (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Headlamp (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.70% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (27% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.072% fail on Horn (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.048% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.048% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.024% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.024% fail on Switch
    • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 6.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Springs
      • 5.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.072% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms (24% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.68% fail on Wheel bearings (43% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars (98% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.072% fail on Shock absorbers (93% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (86% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.024% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.024% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.072% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.65% fail on Compression ignition (53% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.097% fail on Fluid leaks (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Engine oil leaks (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.072% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.072% fail on Undertray
  • 10% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance (19% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (48% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
        • 0.072% fail on Lever
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.39% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.072% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
      • 0.072% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Lever (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.097% fail on Leaks (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Servos
    • 0.097% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.048% fail on Master cylinder (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Brake fluid
  • 10% fail on Visibility (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Washers (29% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.072% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.048% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints
        • 0.024% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.22% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
      • 0.024% fail on Belts
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Doors
      • 0.56% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.097% fail on Door condition
      • 0.024% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
    • 0.65% fail on Chassis (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Chassis condition (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.56% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Pipe
    • 0.34% fail on Seats
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's seat (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.097% fail on Other body component
      • 0.024% fail on Body condition
    • 0.097% fail on Cabs (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Undertray
    • 0.072% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Bracket
    • 0.048% fail on Floor
  • 8.8% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.097% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.048% fail on Other components
        • 0.048% fail on Steering linkage (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.92% fail on Steering gear (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Steering rack (86% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.072% fail on Operation
      • 0.048% fail on Other components
      • 0.024% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.024% fail on Pump
      • 0.024% fail on Rams
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts (61% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.072% fail on Airbags
      • 0.072% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.024% fail on Condition
    • 0.024% fail on Hubs

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