2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · FM02 ETX
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 91,738 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FM02 ETX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 91,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FM02 ETX Mileage History
- 02/05/202389,485 mi
- 02/05/202389,486 mi+1 mi
- 30/04/202490,612 mi+1,126 mi
- 16/05/202591,510 mi+898 mi
- 17/04/202691,738 mi+228 mi
Average of roughly 761 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM02 ETX 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 (FM02 ETX) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
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