2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FX02 HCE
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 56,975 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX02 HCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 56,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX02 HCE 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 (FX02 HCE) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect beam pattern due to water ingress inside lamp”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FX02 HCE Mileage History
- 18/01/202453,622 mi
- 10/01/202555,678 mi+2,056 mi
- 15/01/202555,681 mi+3 mi
- 12/01/202656,975 mi+1,294 mi
- 12/01/202656,975 mi
Average of roughly 1,689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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