2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volkswagen Beetle MOT pass rate and common faults

3,508 MOT tests in 2024. 67.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time67.6%
Failed or needed repairs32.4%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,508 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working8.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    128 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    58 marked dangerous
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.5%
  2. Lights & electrics14.7%
  3. Brakes9.4%
  4. Tyres7.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Body & chassis2.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%

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 2014 Volkswagen Beetle?

In 2024, 67.6% of 2014 Volkswagen Beetle cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,508 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Volkswagen Beetle reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).