2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · S16 LMK
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2002. Recorded mileage 197,274 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1390cc
S16 LMK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2016
- 197,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 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.
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S16 LMK Mileage History
- 09/03/200678,363 mi
- 07/03/200795,072 mi+16,709 mi
- 07/03/200795,072 mi
- 28/01/2008109,359 mi+14,287 mi
- 26/01/2009123,605 mi+14,246 mi
- 26/01/2009123,605 mi
- 06/01/2010135,511 mi+11,906 mi
- 22/01/2011152,119 mi+16,608 mi
- 22/01/2011125,128 mi-26,991 mi
- 27/01/2012165,648 mi+40,520 mi
- 04/01/2013176,953 mi+11,305 mi
- 04/01/2013176,953 mi
- 24/01/2014185,654 mi+8,701 mi
- 16/03/2015192,382 mi+6,728 mi
- 14/03/2016197,273 mi+4,891 mi
- 16/03/2016197,274 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,868 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S16 LMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (S16 LMK) between March 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”; “Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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