2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AF02 PFO
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 83,274 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AF02 PFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 83,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AF02 PFO Mileage History
- 16/05/202361,974 mi
- 20/05/202361,983 mi+9 mi
- 07/08/202471,312 mi+9,329 mi
- 05/08/202578,299 mi+6,987 mi
- 11/08/202683,274 mi+4,975 mi
Average of roughly 6,575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF02 PFO 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 (AF02 PFO) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average ”; “Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”.
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