2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FM02 HUV

The Volkswagen Golf passed its most recent MOT on 7 January 2026 at 144,725 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend is stable across the available record, with every pass showing a clean sheet and no advisories logged at any stage. The history is short but consistent, showing no ongoing mechanical or structural concerns. The recorded mileage sits at 144,725 against a 2002 build, averaging roughly 6,030 miles per year and matching typical use for the age. Between the 13 December 2023 pass at 140,752 miles and the 9 January 2025 pass at 142,598 miles the car covered only 1,846 miles, then added 2,127 miles to the 6 January 2026 failure at 144,714 miles. The sparse five-entry record shows light annual use and no rapid accumulation or standing gaps of concern. Two consecutive failures on 9 December 2024 and 6 January 2026 list no defects, meaning the car was rejected on administrative or unlogged grounds rather than recorded mechanical fault. A buyer should still verify the V5C, tester notes, and reason for those no-defect failures before purchase. Given the clean advisories, in-person checks should focus on structural corrosion at sills and subframes, suspension bushes, brake disc wear, and exhaust condition typical of a 24-year-old vehicle. No recurring consumable or serious faults appear in the data, so previous ownership suggests basic upkeep was maintained to test standard. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm underside integrity and that the unexplained failures carried no hidden rectification cost.