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Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 2008
55.2% pass rate
from 2,753 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Headlamps (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Headlamp (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.11% fail on Dipswitch (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (37% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators (49% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.073% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.98% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.94% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.036% fail on Switch
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Main beam tell-tale (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.036% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.1% fail on Springs (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Coil springs (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Coil spring (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.036% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Macpherson strut (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.036% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.036% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.5% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.073% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.073% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.44% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Cable
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Leaks (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Servos
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.036% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.036% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.073% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 8.0% fail on Steering (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drag link end (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.036% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.47% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.44% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.036% fail on Operation
    • 0.22% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.073% fail on Other components
      • 0.036% fail on Pump
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.036% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Spark ignition (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.073% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.036% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.036% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.58% fail on Compression ignition (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.036% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
      • 0.036% fail on Belts
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
        • 0.036% fail on Hinge
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.65% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Chassis (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Chassis condition (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.073% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.036% fail on System
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.036% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.036% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.036% fail on Cabs
      • 0.036% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.51% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.073% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.036% fail on Condition

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