2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · EJ02 FBC
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2002. Recorded mileage 108,891 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ02 FBC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2023
- 108,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ02 FBC 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 (EJ02 FBC) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2023 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 (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Clamp (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”.
EJ02 FBC Mileage History
- 10/10/2022101,171 mi
- 17/10/2022101,406 mi+235 mi
- 28/09/2023108,888 mi+7,482 mi
- 03/10/2023108,891 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,875 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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