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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 1300a beetle

1,341 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,341 Volkswagen 1300a beetle vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 1300a beetle has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,832 miles.

1,341
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
469
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 1300a beetle problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 1300a beetle MOT tests:

  • Other81%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Steering4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Brakes4%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,337), Other (4)

Most common Volkswagen 1300a beetle MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 1300a beetle MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  2. Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) (2 times)
  4. Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  5. Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
  15. Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)

Volkswagen 1300a beetle pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1974 1 1 0% 22,285
1973 1 4 75% 2,756
1966 1 10 80% 48,025

Volkswagen 1300a beetle reliability FAQ

Across 1,341 Volkswagen 1300a beetle vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 1300a beetle MOT issues are: Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1).

The typical Volkswagen 1300a beetle in our data has covered around 38,832 miles.

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