2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MW02 AVM
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 61,772 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MW02 AVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2025
- 61,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MW02 AVM Mileage History
- 03/08/202256,987 mi
- 04/08/202257,017 mi+30 mi
- 16/08/202360,895 mi+3,878 mi
- 18/08/202360,905 mi+10 mi
- 27/01/202561,772 mi+867 mi
Average of roughly 1,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW02 AVM 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 (MW02 AVM) between August 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2025 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: Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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