MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Volkswagen : Beetle : 2003
Volkswagen Beetle 2003
Tests: 2,853
Pass rate: 47.91%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 16% |
| 2 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.1.2(h) | Major | 15% |
| 3 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 4 | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 13% |
| 5 | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. | 6.1.7(g)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 6 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 12% |
| 7 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 11% |
| 8 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction. | 7.1.6(a) | Major | 10% |
| 9 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 10 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 9% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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