MOT Check for VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEs

The VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE makes up 1,117,626 of the overall 40,505,056 VOLKSWAGEN MOT test results. Select your BEETLE model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Offside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:2,285 times
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing  Occurs:214 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak  Occurs:527 times
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak b Occurs:128 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:1,584 times
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment  Occurs:1,406 times
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:915 times
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated  Occurs:229 times
Electronic stability system switch faulty  Occurs:224 times
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Occurs:186 times
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Occurs:1,159 times
Offside Front position lamp not working  Occurs:9,128 times
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:882 times
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:293 times
Offside Stop lamp not working  Occurs:14,365 times
Steering system excessively tight  Occurs:167 times
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play  Occurs:237 times
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:916 times
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt  Occurs:113 times
Exhaust engine idle speed too high  Occurs:267 times
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint  Occurs:356 times
Parking brake efficiency below requirements ai Occurs:1,703 times
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Occurs:165 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush  Occurs:395 times
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:153 times
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