2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AR51 ARO
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 157,104 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AR51 ARO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 157,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AR51 ARO Mileage History
- 14/01/200631,266 mi
- 13/01/200735,843 mi+4,577 mi
- 31/10/200739,294 mi+3,451 mi
- 18/10/200855,449 mi+16,155 mi
- 03/10/200963,292 mi+7,843 mi
- 28/10/201072,579 mi+9,287 mi
- 13/10/201182,259 mi+9,680 mi
- 13/10/201182,259 mi
- 24/10/201290,725 mi+8,466 mi
- 24/10/201398,577 mi+7,852 mi
- 19/03/2018111,301 mi+12,724 mi
- 28/03/2019117,351 mi+6,050 mi
- 02/04/2019117,351 mi
- 29/06/2020124,640 mi+7,289 mi
- 02/07/2020124,640 mi
- 06/07/2021129,307 mi+4,667 mi
- 06/07/2021129,307 mi
- 28/07/2022133,645 mi+4,338 mi
- 30/07/2022133,645 mi
- 20/07/2023139,230 mi+5,585 mi
- 17/07/2024144,219 mi+4,989 mi
- 17/07/2024144,219 mi
- 22/07/2025150,915 mi+6,696 mi
- 22/07/2025150,915 mi
- 23/07/2026157,104 mi+6,189 mi
- 31/07/2026157,104 mi
Average of roughly 6,126 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
AR51 ARO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (AR51 ARO) between January 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))”.
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