2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DF02 DHP
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 135,635 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF02 DHP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 135,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DF02 DHP Mileage History
- 02/06/201082,402 mi
- 01/06/201187,143 mi+4,741 mi
- 01/06/201291,733 mi+4,590 mi
- 31/05/201399,063 mi+7,330 mi
- 30/05/2014105,389 mi+6,326 mi
- 28/05/2015113,716 mi+8,327 mi
- 28/05/2015113,716 mi
- 31/05/201682,611 mi-31,105 mi
- 01/06/201682,613 mi+2 mi
- 21/09/201687,467 mi+4,854 mi
- 14/01/201793,279 mi+5,812 mi
- 17/11/201794,802 mi+1,523 mi
- 17/11/201794,802 mi
- 14/11/2018102,891 mi+8,089 mi
- 29/11/2018102,897 mi+6 mi
- 27/11/2019110,207 mi+7,310 mi
- 04/12/2019110,212 mi+5 mi
- 05/12/2019110,212 mi
- 03/12/2020113,212 mi+3,000 mi
- 04/12/2020113,212 mi
- 11/11/2021119,806 mi+6,594 mi
- 26/11/2021119,812 mi+6 mi
- 12/12/2022122,912 mi+3,100 mi
- 12/12/2022122,912 mi
- 19/02/2025126,957 mi+4,045 mi
- 19/02/2025126,957 mi
- 09/04/2026135,635 mi+8,678 mi
Average of roughly 3,358 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DF02 DHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (DF02 DHP) between June 2010 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (28 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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