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A8 UGP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,661 mi
Last recorded109,661 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 109,661 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,898 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 105,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 101,396 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 97,125 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,681 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

all tyres streched on rims

Fail 28 Jan 2013 92,681 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

all tyres streched on rims

Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 88,741 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 88,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,661 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 80,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,081 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 60,655 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged. Nearside front driveshaft inner boot split,

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

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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A8 UGP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A8 UGP, 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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What year was A8 UGP registered?

A8 UGP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is A8 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 UGP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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