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MOT reliability

Volkswagen T1 beetle

2 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
56%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen T1 beetle vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T1 beetle has an overall 56% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,038 miles.

2
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
454
Avg miles / year
6.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen T1 beetle problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T1 beetle MOT tests:

  • Other124%
  • Steering7%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Brakes3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Body & structure0%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen T1 beetle MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T1 beetle MOT tests:

  1. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (11 times)
  2. front g/box mount sheered (4 times)
  3. Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) (4 times)
  4. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (4 times)
  5. Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (4 times)
  6. Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (4 times)
  7. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) (3 times)
  9. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (3 times)
  10. Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
  11. Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
  12. Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
  13. Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
  14. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  15. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)

Volkswagen T1 beetle pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1973 1 16 69% 25,827
1967 1 25 48% 96,250

Volkswagen T1 beetle reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen T1 beetle vehicles in our MOT data, 56% pass the MOT (a 44% failure rate), with about 6.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T1 beetle MOT issues are: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); front g/box mount sheered; Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c).

The typical Volkswagen T1 beetle in our data has covered around 61,038 miles.

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