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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle

832 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 832 Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,173 miles.

832
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
5,128
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle problem areas

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

  • Other100%

Fuel types: Petrol (826), Diesel (4), Other (2)

Most common Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) (1 times)
  2. Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) (1 times)
  4. Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a) (1 times)
  6. Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)

Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1974 2 3 67% 29,331
1973 2 6 83% 23,917

Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle reliability FAQ

Across 832 Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle MOT issues are: Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1); Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2); Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1).

The typical Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle in our data has covered around 47,173 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle

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