2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AF02 UAZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 13 March 2025 at 98,288 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This followed a technical failure just two days prior at 98,284 miles, which suggests a minor issue was identified and rectified immediately. Since that period, the vehicle has maintained a clean record across consecutive annual inspections. The mileage profile is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,100 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2025, the car covered 9,204 miles, indicating a steady but light usage pattern. While this low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests or potential periods of stationary use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts, which is not captured by mileage alone. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the recent history, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis. Older Volkswagen of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills, rear floor pans, and suspension arches, which may not always manifest as a failure until the perforation becomes significant. Also inspect the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking or perishion, as age-related degradation often affects these components regardless of low mileage. Checking the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers is also prudent as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from surface rust on the braking surfaces.