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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Karmann beetle

3 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Volkswagen Karmann beetle vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Karmann beetle has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,030 miles.

3
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
424
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Karmann beetle problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Karmann beetle MOT tests:

  • Other44%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
  • Emissions & nuisance12%
  • Brakes8%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Steering4%
  • Visibility4%

Volkswagen Karmann beetle pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
6250%
7250%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Volkswagen Karmann beetle MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  5. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  6. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  8. Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  13. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)

Volkswagen Karmann beetle pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 6 67% 96,177
1984 1 4 50% 30,213
1966 1 4 75% 14,701

Volkswagen Karmann beetle reliability FAQ

Across 3 Volkswagen Karmann beetle vehicles in our MOT data, 64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Karmann beetle MOT issues are: Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)); Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)).

The typical Volkswagen Karmann beetle in our data has covered around 47,030 miles.

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