2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · W121 JSB
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 59,662 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W121 JSB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2017
- 59,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W121 JSB 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 (W121 JSB) between February 2006 and June 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
W121 JSB Mileage History
- 15/02/200627,922 mi
- 26/04/200729,203 mi+1,281 mi
- 30/04/200813,049 mi-16,154 mi
- 30/04/200813,049 mi
- 24/04/200933,741 mi+20,692 mi
- 20/04/201034,775 mi+1,034 mi
- 20/04/201034,775 mi
- 28/04/201135,850 mi+1,075 mi
- 30/04/201237,614 mi+1,764 mi
- 30/04/201237,615 mi+1 mi
- 26/04/201340,085 mi+2,470 mi
- 30/04/201440,799 mi+714 mi
- 15/04/201543,789 mi+2,990 mi
- 27/04/201651,209 mi+7,420 mi
- 27/04/201651,209 mi
- 21/06/201759,662 mi+8,453 mi
Average of roughly 2,798 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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