Volkswagen Beetle: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 14.8% of Volkswagen Beetle MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1999, 2000 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 371 | 21.6% |
| 2000 | 6,666 | 20.8% |
| 2001 | 9,434 | 20.7% |
| 2003 | 21,432 | 20.3% |
| 2004 | 28,286 | 19.6% |
| 2016 | 13,840 | 7.0% |
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.