2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · DF02 JRZ
2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 95,094 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF02 JRZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2024
- 95,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF02 JRZ 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 (DF02 JRZ) between January 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2024 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 (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
DF02 JRZ Mileage History
- 19/01/202290,043 mi
- 30/01/202392,331 mi+2,288 mi
- 21/03/202392,396 mi+65 mi
- 11/03/202495,094 mi+2,698 mi
- 11/03/202495,094 mi
Average of roughly 2,359 miles per year across 5 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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