2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · RN51 VCA
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23/01/2002. Recorded mileage 149,665 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1781cc
RN51 VCA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 149,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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RN51 VCA Mileage History
- 07/10/200660,190 mi
- 22/09/200766,408 mi+6,218 mi
- 22/09/200766,408 mi
- 03/10/200870,479 mi+4,071 mi
- 19/09/200975,339 mi+4,860 mi
- 12/04/201077,443 mi+2,104 mi
- 25/03/201182,097 mi+4,654 mi
- 28/03/201287,391 mi+5,294 mi
- 10/04/201397,268 mi+9,877 mi
- 15/03/2014106,160 mi+8,892 mi
- 24/03/2015113,386 mi+7,226 mi
- 18/03/2016118,097 mi+4,711 mi
- 27/10/2017123,293 mi+5,196 mi
- 07/11/2017123,338 mi+45 mi
- 03/05/2019138,870 mi+15,532 mi
- 12/11/2020147,131 mi+8,261 mi
- 24/07/2026149,661 mi+2,530 mi
- 29/07/2026149,665 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,517 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
RN51 VCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (RN51 VCA) between October 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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