2002 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 1.9L Heavy oil · FJ02 ABK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The final test conducted on 30 November 2022 at 187,594 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This followed a curious failure just eleven days prior on 19 November 2022 at 187,470 miles which also listed no defects, suggesting an administrative error or a minor technicality that was rectified immediately before the subsequent pass. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per annum. Between the August 2021 test at 166,766 miles and the November 2022 test at 187,594 miles, the car covered 20,828 miles in just fifteen months. This indicates regular, active use rather than long periods of standing, which generally helps keep engine seals and mechanical components lubricated, though the record lacks data for the last three and half years up to the current date. Given the clean nature of the last recorded tests, a buyer should focus physical inspection on the wear inherent to a high-mileage TDI engine and aging chassis. Prioritize checking the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches for corrosion, as these are common failure points for this generation of Golf. Inspect the condition of the suspension bushes and shock absorbers for leaks or perished rubber, as the MOT record does not detail the state of non-safety components until they reach a failure threshold.