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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 1303 super beetle

3,614 vehicles · 107 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3,614 Volkswagen 1303 super beetle vehicles and 107 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 1303 super beetle has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 57,410 miles.

3,614
Vehicles
107
MOT tests
6,271
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 1303 super beetle problem areas

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

  • Other80%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
  • Brakes7%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Steering3%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Fuel types: Petrol (3,606), Other (6), Diesel (2)

Most common Volkswagen 1303 super beetle MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (11 times)
  2. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (8 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (8 times)
  4. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
  5. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (6 times)
  6. Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (6 times)
  7. Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (6 times)
  8. Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
  9. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (4 times)
  10. Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (4 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
  13. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (3 times)
  14. Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (3 times)
  15. Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)

Volkswagen 1303 super beetle pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1974 8 32 53% 52,456
1973 6 37 68% 68,662
1971 5 25 68% 46,236

Volkswagen 1303 super beetle reliability FAQ

Across 3,614 Volkswagen 1303 super beetle vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Volkswagen 1303 super beetle in our data has covered around 57,410 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen 1303 super beetle

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