2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FN02 OTU
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 119,109 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN02 OTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/12/2025
- 119,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN02 OTU 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 (FN02 OTU) between June 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
FN02 OTU Mileage History
- 27/06/2023112,632 mi
- 12/07/2024116,313 mi+3,681 mi
- 05/12/2024116,342 mi+29 mi
- 06/12/2024116,344 mi+2 mi
- 08/12/2025119,109 mi+2,765 mi
Average of roughly 2,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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