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67 Model Years Analyzed

Volkswagen Beetle
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics

Average pass rate across all model years (1954-2021), based on 63,578 DVSA recorded tests.

73%

Average Pass Rate

67

Model Years

64k

Tests Analyzed

Most Tested Year

2013 Volkswagen Beetle MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures

76.6% pass rateBased on 5,756 DVSA tests

Pass Rate by Year

202150%

4 tests

2020100%

1 tests

201980%

10 tests

201885.9%

1,051 tests

201784.3%

1,772 tests

201680.9%

2,816 tests

201580.1%

4,034 tests

201478.2%

4,593 tests

201376.6%

5,756 tests

201276.8%

2,904 tests

201176.4%

859 tests

201074.2%

2,880 tests

200971.2%

2,511 tests

200868.7%

3,564 tests

200768%

4,338 tests

200668.5%

4,783 tests

200570.3%

4,881 tests

200467.2%

5,753 tests

200367.8%

4,253 tests

200266.7%

2,149 tests

200167.3%

1,798 tests

200067.7%

1,237 tests

199970.1%

87 tests

199873.3%

30 tests

199775.7%

37 tests

1996100%

4 tests

1995100%

5 tests

1994100%

5 tests

199366.7%

6 tests

199266.7%

18 tests

1991100%

11 tests

199082.8%

29 tests

198986.4%

22 tests

198886.7%

15 tests

1987100%

3 tests

198675%

16 tests

198582.6%

46 tests

198477.8%

27 tests

198373.3%

15 tests

198283.3%

6 tests

198185.7%

7 tests

198083.3%

6 tests

197984.6%

13 tests

197895.2%

21 tests

197778.9%

19 tests

197672.2%

18 tests

197581.6%

49 tests

197485.5%

76 tests

197379.3%

237 tests

197281%

226 tests

197177.3%

185 tests

197086.3%

117 tests

196986.4%

59 tests

196880.5%

41 tests

196789.6%

48 tests

196694.6%

37 tests

196586.7%

30 tests

1964100%

12 tests

196390.9%

11 tests

196283.3%

12 tests

196185.7%

7 tests

1960100%

4 tests

1959100%

1 tests

195875%

4 tests

195780%

5 tests

195666.7%

3 tests

1954100%

1 tests

Most Common Failures Across All Years

  1. 1The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  2. 2A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
  3. 3A tyre seriously damaged
  4. 4Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  5. 5Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Beetle?

The Volkswagen Beetle has an average 73% MOT pass rate across model years 1954 to 2021, based on DVSA test data.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Beetle?

The most common MOT failure reasons for the Volkswagen Beetle across all years are: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.

Which Volkswagen Beetle 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 Beetle model years.