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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Beetal

3 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Volkswagen Beetal vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Beetal has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 78,982 miles.

3
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
155
Avg miles / year
5.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Beetal problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Beetal MOT tests:

  • Other89%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Visibility2%
  • Steering2%
  • Brakes2%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Volkswagen Beetal MOT faults

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

  1. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
  2. Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) (2 times)
  3. Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) (2 times)
  4. Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
  7. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
  8. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  9. Oil leak (1 times)
  10. Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  11. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  12. Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) (1 times)
  13. Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) (1 times)
  14. Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) (1 times)
  15. Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) (1 times)

Volkswagen Beetal pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1973 1 5 40% 77,842
1971 1 2 100% 71,307
1970 1 1 100% 87,798

Volkswagen Beetal reliability FAQ

Across 3 Volkswagen Beetal vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 5.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Beetal MOT issues are: Horn not working (1.6.2a); Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1); Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d).

The typical Volkswagen Beetal in our data has covered around 78,982 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Beetal

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