2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Volkswagen Beetle MOT pass rate and common faults

3,154 MOT tests in 2024. 68.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time68.9%
Failed or needed repairs31.1%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,154 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working7.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    130 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    62 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    56 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.2%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension15.4%
  2. Lights & electrics11.8%
  3. Tyres7.3%
  4. Brakes6.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle?

In 2024, 68.9% of 2015 Volkswagen Beetle cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,154 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).