MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Volkswagen : Beetle : 2004

Volkswagen Beetle 2004

Tests: 3,800

Pass rate: 47.26%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.1.2(h)Major15%
2Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.6.1.7(g)(ii)Major14%
3Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major13%
4Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.4.1.2(c)Major12%
5SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major12%
6Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major12%
7Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major11%
8Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major11%
9Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major11%
10Electrical wiring insecure.4.11(a)(ii)Major10%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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