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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Beatel

2 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Beatel vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Beatel has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,344 miles.

2
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
500
Avg miles / year
4.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Beatel problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Beatel MOT tests:

  • Other61%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
  • Brakes10%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Steering4%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Visibility1%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Beatel MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Beatel MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
  2. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
  3. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
  4. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  6. Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  7. Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (2 times)
  8. Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  9. Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  10. Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
  11. Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened end cap (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)

Volkswagen Beatel pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1973 1 8 62% 64,325
1972 1 20 60% 32,363

Volkswagen Beatel reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Beatel vehicles in our MOT data, 61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about 4.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Beatel MOT issues are: Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b); Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b).

The typical Volkswagen Beatel in our data has covered around 48,344 miles.

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