2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · DU51 EWM
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 92,171 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU51 EWM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 92,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU51 EWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (DU51 EWM) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
DU51 EWM Mileage History
- 10/10/202284,603 mi
- 14/09/202386,254 mi+1,651 mi
- 16/09/202489,723 mi+3,469 mi
- 07/10/202592,171 mi+2,448 mi
Average of roughly 2,529 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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