3 Model Years Analyzed
Volkswagen Beatle
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1966-2004), based on 4 DVSA recorded tests.
75%
Average Pass Rate
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Most Tested Year
2004 Volkswagen Beatle MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1A tyre seriously damaged
- 2Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured
- 3A flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
- 4Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
- 5Headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Beatle?
The Volkswagen Beatle has an average 75% MOT pass rate across model years 1966 to 2004, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Beatle?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Volkswagen Beatle across all years are: a tyre seriously damaged, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, a flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Volkswagen Beatle year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Volkswagen Beatle model years.