2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · CP02 DZU
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 96,447 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP02 DZU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2022
- 96,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP02 DZU 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 (CP02 DZU) between January 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2022 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Power steering malfunctioning steering notchy/tight (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CP02 DZU Mileage History
- 17/01/202296,433 mi
- 11/05/202296,447 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 45 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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