Volkswagen Beetle: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 5.5% of Volkswagen Beetle MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2000, 2004 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 371 | 4.6% |
| 2000 | 6,666 | 6.8% |
| 2001 | 9,434 | 6.4% |
| 2003 | 21,432 | 6.6% |
| 2004 | 28,286 | 7.3% |
| 2016 | 13,840 | 3.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.