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A4 UGP

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,806 mi
Last recorded98,806 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 UGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 98,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2026 98,805 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (rear hose split and loose ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2024 98,297 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit, due to split completely soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 92,106 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 88,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 87,960 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 87,656 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 87,381 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,094 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 83,765 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 75,215 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 70,726 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,726 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,339 miles

engine warning light on

petrol tank slight damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,775 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 68,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 60,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 60,537 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,253 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,026 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,428 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 31,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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A4 UGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 94,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 UGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 UGP registered?

A4 UGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is A4 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 UGP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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