2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · FG02 DVB
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 127,952 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG02 DVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 127,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG02 DVB 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 (FG02 DVB) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn "D" rubber deteriorated /excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) ”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
FG02 DVB Mileage History
- 10/10/2023119,433 mi
- 11/10/2023119,436 mi+3 mi
- 15/10/2024123,708 mi+4,272 mi
- 14/10/2025127,952 mi+4,244 mi
- 16/10/2025127,952 mi
Average of roughly 4,220 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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