2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AV02 SSU
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 244,056 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 244,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV02 SSU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/07/2024
- 244,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV02 SSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (AV02 SSU) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
AV02 SSU Mileage History
- 01/07/2022217,334 mi
- 01/07/2022217,335 mi+1 mi
- 28/06/2023230,445 mi+13,110 mi
- 04/07/2024244,056 mi+13,611 mi
Average of roughly 13,296 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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