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A3 UGU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,746 mi
Last recorded124,746 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2019 124,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MIL not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 120,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 112,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted full seat belt inspection not completed

eml light on

Fail 29 Oct 2015 104,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted full seat belt inspection not completed

eml light on

Pass 26 Aug 2014 96,154 miles

eml light on

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,855 miles

Engine Management Light is on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil dipstick holder/sleeve is broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 82,375 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine Management Light is on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil dipstick holder/sleeve is broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,288 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2010 64,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear no plate delaminated

Pass 2 May 2009 56,905 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 49,616 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 41,588 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,775 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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A3 UGU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 UGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A3 UGU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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