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2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DX02 URW

DX02 URW

2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 185,694 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2002 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/04/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
185,694 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2002
Engine
1896cc

DX02 URW Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
  • 185,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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DX02 URW Mileage History

  1. 14/04/2023180,305 mi
  2. 27/04/2023180,325 mi+20 mi
  3. 10/03/2025185,693 mi+5,368 mi
  4. 11/04/2025185,694 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 2,704 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

DX02 URW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 14:14
MOT Analysis

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 (DX02 URW) between April 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 April 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Window in an unacceptable condition rear wiundow smashed out (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up (3.5 (a))”.

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