2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · BT02 FZY
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 140,888 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT02 FZY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2024
- 140,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT02 FZY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (BT02 FZY) between February 2024 and February 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 February 2024 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
BT02 FZY Mileage History
- 06/02/2024140,886 mi
- 15/02/2024140,888 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 80 miles per year across 2 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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