Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Volkswagen Beetle faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Volkswagen Beetle fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
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Volkswagen Beetle (1999 - Present) Fault Guide
Volkswagen Beetle (1970 On) Fault Guide
Volkswagen Beetle (1999 - Present) Fault Guide
We know of 8 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle (1999 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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3 engine faults
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1 suspension wear items or faults
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2 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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1 recalls
Here's an example fault on the VOLKSWAGEN Beetle (1999 - Present)
What to look for:
The only symptom of a failing lambda sensor is poor fuel consumption, which you will be unlikely to detect on a test drive.
What it means:
Faulty lambda sensors are common reasons for Beetle's failing the emissions test in the M.O.T. The sensor will have to be replaced.
What to do
If the car has recently passed its M.O.T. the sensor will be fine. If it is coming up to M.O.T. you may want to have a garage complete an emissions test (Cost: £50). However, as a new sensor will only cost £90 you could wait until the M.O.T.
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Volkswagen Beetle (1970 On) Fault Guide
We know of 7 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle (1970 On) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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1 engine faults
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1 suspension wear items or faults
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1 interior problems
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3 bodywork issues
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1 recalls
Here's an example fault on the VOLKSWAGEN Beetle (1970 On)
What to look for:
Look under the car for drops of oil on the floor after it has been standing for at least ten minutes.
What it means:
Oil leaks on a Beetle are the first sign that an engine is getting to the end of its life. The first place they start from are the flywheel oil seal behind between the gearbox and engine.
What to do
Having the oil seal repaired will cost £10 and may fix the problem for a while. But if it indicates a bigger problem, the engine will eventually need replacing. Vege (from Holland) engines are available for £1,500 fitted.
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