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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2002 · 1.9L Diesel

OV02 APY

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF? It's a Diesel with a 1896cc engine showing 239,717 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 15/07/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2002
Engine
1896cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 16 July 2025 at 239,717 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes over the last three years, suggesting the car is being maintained to a standard that satisfies basic legal requirements. The mileage is typical for a 24 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,000 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, with 10,495 miles added between July 2023 and July 2024, and a further 11,166 miles added by July 2025. There are no erratic jumps or long periods of inactivity that would suggest neglect or hidden deterioration from standing. The absence of advisories or failures regarding suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion over the last three tests is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage. While the record is clean, a buyer should still physically inspect the chassis and sills for surface rust and check the condition of the coil springs. High mileage often masks wear in the drivetrain and engine mounts that an MOT test may not fully capture. The record indicates a disciplined approach to basic upkeep. However, the failure and immediate pass on the same day in both 2024 and 2025 suggests the owner performs last-minute repairs to clear defects just before the test. A prospective buyer should verify the service history for oil changes and timing belt replacements to ensure the mechanical health matches the clean MOT record.

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Free vehicle health score

45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Finance
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Write-off
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Salvage
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Imported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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V5C Logbook
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 16 July 2025 at 239,717 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes over the last three years, suggesting the car is being maintained to a standard that satisfies basic legal requirements. The mileage is typical for a 24 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,000 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, with 10,495 miles added between July 2023 and July 2024, and a further 11,166 miles added by July 2025. There are no erratic jumps or long periods of inactivity that would suggest neglect or hidden deterioration from standing. The absence of advisories or failures regarding suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion over the last three tests is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage. While the record is clean, a buyer should still physically inspect the chassis and sills for surface rust and check the condition of the coil springs. High mileage often masks wear in the drivetrain and engine mounts that an MOT test may not fully capture. The record indicates a disciplined approach to basic upkeep. However, the failure and immediate pass on the same day in both 2024 and 2025 suggests the owner performs last-minute repairs to clear defects just before the test. A prospective buyer should verify the service history for oil changes and timing belt replacements to ensure the mechanical health matches the clean MOT record.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2002 Volkswagen Golf (OV02 APY) has a recorded MOT history spanning from July 2023 to July 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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