2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AF02 YTS
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 98,488 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF02 YTS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 98,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF02 YTS 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 YTS) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
AF02 YTS Mileage History
- 12/06/202495,280 mi
- 26/06/202597,242 mi+1,962 mi
- 27/06/202597,242 mi
- 04/06/202698,488 mi+1,246 mi
- 04/06/202698,488 mi
Average of roughly 1,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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