2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LD02 YZR
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 135,987 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LD02 YZR Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2017
- 135,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
LD02 YZR Mileage History
- 28/06/200674,175 mi
- 28/06/200674,175 mi
- 20/06/200783,602 mi+9,427 mi
- 26/06/200896,225 mi+12,623 mi
- 25/03/2009103,691 mi+7,466 mi
- 25/03/2009103,691 mi
- 25/05/2010107,924 mi+4,233 mi
- 25/05/2010107,924 mi
- 20/05/2011111,955 mi+4,031 mi
- 20/05/2011111,955 mi
- 17/05/2012117,196 mi+5,241 mi
- 17/05/2012117,196 mi
- 22/05/2013120,529 mi+3,333 mi
- 22/05/2013120,529 mi
- 16/05/2014125,172 mi+4,643 mi
- 29/05/2015128,574 mi+3,402 mi
- 20/05/2016131,806 mi+3,232 mi
- 20/05/2016131,806 mi
- 24/05/2017135,987 mi+4,181 mi
Average of roughly 5,668 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
LD02 YZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (LD02 YZR) between June 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (35 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim (1.7.5c)”; “Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LD02 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LD02YZR.
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
BMW
X5
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
CHRYSLER
GRAND VOYAGER
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2002 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.