VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE MOT pass rate
65.8% of 69,110 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE MOT tests pass.
The BEETLE passes 65.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (79.0%).
The VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE passes 65.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE tested at 3–6 years pass 83.2% of the time, compared with just 58.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (12) | 12 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 83.2% | 864 | 35,637 miles |
| 6–10 years | 76.8% | 14,649 | 53,763 miles |
| 10–15 years | 70.3% | 19,155 | 75,019 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.2% | 34,430 | 97,875 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 63.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 63.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 46.0% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 32.1% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 26.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 17.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 16.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 12.3% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE?
- 65.8% of VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE MOT tests pass, based on 69,110 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 63.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLKSWAGEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.