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Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 2007
51.9% pass rate
from 3,539 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Springs
      • 6.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.2% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.028% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.45% fail on Wheel bearings (56% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.31% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.28% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.085% fail on Shock absorbers (92% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.085% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.68% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.057% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Switch
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.057% fail on Horn (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Main beam tell-tale (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.057% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.028% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.028% fail on Switch
    • 0.057% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.057% fail on Switch
    • 0.028% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.65% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Cable
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.25% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (26 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Servos
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
      • 0.028% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.057% fail on Master cylinder (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
      • 0.028% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.085% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.48% fail on View to rear (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Mirrors (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 9.4% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.48% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.48% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.085% fail on Operation
      • 0.085% fail on Other components
      • 0.057% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.085% fail on Steering play
      • 0.085% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.057% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (93% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.057% fail on Oxygen sensor (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.028% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.057% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.028% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.028% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (26% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
        • 0.028% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.028% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
      • 0.028% fail on Belts
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (35% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Doors (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.028% fail on Catch
      • 0.028% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.37% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.028% fail on Hose
      • 0.028% fail on Pipe
    • 0.25% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.057% fail on Other body component
      • 0.028% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.028% fail on Panel
    • 0.057% fail on Cabs
      • 0.057% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.057% fail on Undertray
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.028% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (35% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (87% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Airbags
      • 0.057% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
    • 0.085% fail on Condition

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