2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · FG02 DWN
2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 184,588 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG02 DWN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2023
- 184,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG02 DWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (FG02 DWN) between March 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FG02 DWN Mileage History
- 25/03/200639,286 mi
- 16/03/200747,828 mi+8,542 mi
- 13/03/200857,381 mi+9,553 mi
- 23/03/200965,801 mi+8,420 mi
- 11/03/201074,737 mi+8,936 mi
- 26/02/201183,454 mi+8,717 mi
- 09/03/201292,037 mi+8,583 mi
- 05/03/2013100,177 mi+8,140 mi
- 05/03/2014107,330 mi+7,153 mi
- 07/03/2015114,356 mi+7,026 mi
- 06/06/2016124,305 mi+9,949 mi
- 07/06/2017130,544 mi+6,239 mi
- 07/06/2018136,052 mi+5,508 mi
- 07/06/2018136,052 mi
- 03/06/2019143,158 mi+7,106 mi
- 02/11/2020155,555 mi+12,397 mi
- 02/11/2020155,555 mi
- 13/11/2021164,360 mi+8,805 mi
- 13/11/2021164,360 mi
- 10/11/2022174,616 mi+10,256 mi
- 10/11/2022174,616 mi
- 03/11/2023184,588 mi+9,972 mi
Average of roughly 8,251 miles per year across 22 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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