Volkswagen Beetle MOT Results

Registered in 2014

72.7% pass rate

from 3,660 tests in 2021

(25% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Beetle is unusually good or bad.

11% fail on Suspension (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 6.8% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.055% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 3.9% fail on Springs (78% worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Coil springs (78% worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 3.9% fail on Coil spring (76% worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.055% fail on Mounting
- 0.44% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.027% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.027% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.082% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.082% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.082% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (21 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Shock absorbers (82% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.027% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.027% fail on Suspension rod
11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (75% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 8.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (30 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 8.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (30 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 8.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (30 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.87% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.68% fail on Side repeaters (86% worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.16% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.027% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.33% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Headlamps (85% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.055% fail on Position lamp
- 0.027% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.027% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.027% fail on Battery(ies)
4.5% fail on Tyres
- 2.5% fail on Condition
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.14% fail on Size/type
3.8% fail on Visibility
- 3.0% fail on Wipers (31% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Bonnet
- 0.055% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.027% fail on Windscreen
  - 0.027% fail on Window
- 0.055% fail on View to rear
  - 0.055% fail on Mirrors
3.0% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.98% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.98% fail on Rbt
      - 0.90% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.44% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
  - 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.082% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.16% fail on Rbt
      - 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.055% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.74% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.71% fail on Brake linings and pads (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.71% fail on Brake pads (63% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.027% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.027% fail on Hand lever
- 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.57% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.082% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.52% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.055% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.027% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
0.38% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Drive shafts (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.19% fail on Joints (70% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.027% fail on Joints
- 0.14% fail on Exhaust system (72% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Doors
  - 0.027% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.027% fail on Door condition
0.16% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.055% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Steering arm
- 0.082% fail on Electronic power steering (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.14% fail on Registration plates
0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.055% fail on Condition
- 0.055% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.027% fail on Airbags
  - 0.027% fail on Drivers airbag
0.055% fail on Road Wheels (79% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Condition
- 0.027% fail on Attachment
0.027% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.027% fail on Belt(s)/padding