2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DN02 SYP
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 107,734 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN02 SYP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
- 107,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN02 SYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (DN02 SYP) between June 2006 and December 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
DN02 SYP Mileage History
- 27/06/200611,183 mi
- 22/06/200719,617 mi+8,434 mi
- 18/06/200829,912 mi+10,295 mi
- 30/05/200937,796 mi+7,884 mi
- 26/06/201046,839 mi+9,043 mi
- 10/05/201152,264 mi+5,425 mi
- 11/05/201152,266 mi+2 mi
- 09/05/201258,670 mi+6,404 mi
- 09/05/201258,670 mi
- 08/05/201364,531 mi+5,861 mi
- 14/05/201469,069 mi+4,538 mi
- 12/05/201573,505 mi+4,436 mi
- 09/05/201676,903 mi+3,398 mi
- 10/05/201676,908 mi+5 mi
- 24/04/201781,881 mi+4,973 mi
- 24/04/201781,881 mi
- 05/05/201890,161 mi+8,280 mi
- 05/05/201890,161 mi
- 26/04/201994,409 mi+4,248 mi
- 27/04/201994,409 mi
- 02/12/2020100,306 mi+5,897 mi
- 03/12/2020100,306 mi
- 02/12/2021103,462 mi+3,156 mi
- 02/12/2021103,462 mi
- 05/12/2022107,734 mi+4,272 mi
- 05/12/2022107,734 mi
Average of roughly 5,872 miles per year across 26 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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