2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · M21 GBB
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 207,888 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M21 GBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2024
- 207,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M21 GBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (M21 GBB) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “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))”.
M21 GBB Mileage History
- 27/10/2022193,423 mi
- 21/10/2023197,341 mi+3,918 mi
- 25/10/2023197,407 mi+66 mi
- 26/10/2023197,417 mi+10 mi
- 12/10/2024207,888 mi+10,471 mi
Average of roughly 7,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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