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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 1303 s beetle

2,722 vehicles · 68 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,722 Volkswagen 1303 s beetle vehicles and 68 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 1303 s beetle has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,716 miles.

2,722
Vehicles
68
MOT tests
855
Avg miles / year
3.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 1303 s beetle problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 1303 s beetle MOT tests:

  • Other87%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Steering5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Brakes2%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Visibility0%

Volkswagen 1303 s beetle pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2,719), Diesel (2), Other (1)

Most common Volkswagen 1303 s beetle MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 1303 s beetle MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
  2. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
  3. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
  4. Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
  5. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
  6. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
  7. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
  9. Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (3 times)
  10. Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) (3 times)
  11. Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (3 times)
  12. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
  13. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
  14. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
  15. Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)

Volkswagen 1303 s beetle pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1981 1 1 100% 1,504
1978 1 2 50% 26,357
1974 5 18 56% 55,452
1973 3 10 60% 28,975
1971 7 27 63% 51,012
1970 1 9 78% 96,499
1968 1 1 0% 3,987

Volkswagen 1303 s beetle reliability FAQ

Across 2,722 Volkswagen 1303 s beetle vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 3.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 1303 s beetle MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).

The typical Volkswagen 1303 s beetle in our data has covered around 44,716 miles.

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