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MOT reliability

Volkswagen New beetle

54 vehicles · 862 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 54 Volkswagen New beetle vehicles and 862 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen New beetle has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 117,747 miles.

54
Vehicles
862
MOT tests
6,150
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen New beetle problem areas

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

  • Other47%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
  • Brakes16%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Visibility3%
  • Steering3%

Volkswagen New beetle pass rate by age

How the Volkswagen New beetle's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21100%
34486%
45084%
55283%
64881%
75578%
85375%
95968%
105675%
116370%
125770%
135770%
144967%
154967%
164768%
173866%
182572%
192060%
201080%

Fuel types: Petrol (35), Diesel (18), Other (1)

Most common Volkswagen New beetle MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (33 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (27 times)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (22 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (21 times)
  5. Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (19 times)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (17 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (17 times)
  8. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (16 times)
  9. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (15 times)
  10. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (15 times)
  11. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (14 times)
  12. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (14 times)
  13. Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (14 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (13 times)
  15. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (13 times)

Volkswagen New beetle pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 9 100% 33,952
2013 2 28 79% 59,749
2012 5 64 77% 93,283
2010 2 34 76% 86,037
2009 4 85 69% 106,773
2008 9 133 74% 84,090
2007 2 44 77% 106,447
2006 3 60 77% 144,870
2005 4 82 67% 103,727
2004 6 98 78% 89,623
2003 5 81 72% 173,355
2002 2 39 82% 139,221
2001 5 59 66% 231,002
2000 1 28 71% 51,114
1999 1 11 55% 166,971
1972 1 4 100% 88,681

Volkswagen New beetle reliability FAQ

Across 54 Volkswagen New beetle vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen New beetle MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Volkswagen New beetle in our data has covered around 117,747 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen New beetle

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