MOT reliability
Volkswagen Bug
11 vehicles · 143 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Volkswagen Bug vehicles and 143 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Bug has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,266 miles.
11
Vehicles
143
MOT tests
239
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Bug problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Bug MOT tests:
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Other98%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Visibility1%
Volkswagen Bug pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Volkswagen Bug MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Bug MOT tests:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (8 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (7 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (4 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (3 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Volkswagen Bug pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 11,849 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 11,454 |
| 1991 | 1 | 32 | 56% | 20,042 |
| 1979 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 11,149 |
| 1971 | 1 | 22 | 86% | 34,183 |
| 1970 | 2 | 17 | 82% | 89,631 |
| 1969 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 63,903 |
| 1967 | 2 | 26 | 69% | 73,286 |
| 1965 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 30,516 |
Volkswagen Bug reliability FAQ
Across 11 Volkswagen Bug vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Bug MOT issues are:
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a); Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).
The typical Volkswagen Bug in our data has covered around
46,266 miles.
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