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Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 2013
70.0% pass rate
from 4,479 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (73% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (34 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (34 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (34 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.71% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.45% fail on Headlamps (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.045% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.045% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.045% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.022% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.022% fail on Horn
  • 10% fail on Suspension (38% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.5% fail on Springs
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.56% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.089% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.067% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Shock absorbers (82% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.022% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.022% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.045% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (29% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.022% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (75% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt
          • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.022% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Brake pads (50% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.67% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.067% fail on Cable
        • 0.022% fail on Lever
        • 0.022% fail on Linkage
        • 0.022% fail on Pivot
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.067% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.067% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.067% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.045% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.045% fail on Lever
    • 0.045% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.022% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.022% fail on Leaks
    • 0.022% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.067% fail on Joints
    • 0.31% fail on Exhaust system (57% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Body
      • 0.045% fail on Other body component
      • 0.022% fail on Panel
    • 0.045% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.045% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.045% fail on Doors
      • 0.022% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
      • 0.022% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.045% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.045% fail on Boot lid condition (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Seats
      • 0.022% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.80% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.022% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.76% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.022% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.47% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
    • 0.045% fail on Airbags
      • 0.045% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.045% fail on Steering linkage components (96% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Steering play
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.022% fail on Electronic power steering
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