MOT Check for VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEs
The VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE makes up 1,214,929 of the overall 47,194,937 VOLKSWAGEN MOT test results. Select your BEETLE model year below to find the specific problems.
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MOT check Some examples of the most common issues are:Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive Occurs:11,153 times
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Occurs:1,086 times
Rear Stop lamp not working Occurs:783 times
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Occurs:404 times
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Occurs:276 times
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Occurs:384 times
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Occurs:3,991 times
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel Occurs:224 times
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Occurs:776 times
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Occurs:154 times
Nearside Rear coil spring broken Occurs:3,475 times
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Occurs:164 times
Central Rear Stop lamp not working Occurs:102 times
Central Stop lamp not working aii Occurs:278 times
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Occurs:14,216 times
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Occurs:219 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Occurs:245 times
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Occurs:219 times
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Occurs:1,210 times
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Occurs:508 times
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:1,643 times
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Occurs:105 times
Offside Front Steering locking device missing Occurs:163 times
Nearside Headlamp insecure Occurs:893 times
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Occurs:186 times
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