2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GJ02 LTA
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2002. Recorded mileage 123,886 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ02 LTA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 123,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ02 LTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (GJ02 LTA) between April 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
GJ02 LTA Mileage History
- 25/04/200638,558 mi
- 24/04/200739,404 mi+846 mi
- 23/06/200844,836 mi+5,432 mi
- 27/06/200844,878 mi+42 mi
- 01/07/200844,879 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/200950,294 mi+5,415 mi
- 09/08/201056,279 mi+5,985 mi
- 06/09/201056,705 mi+426 mi
- 01/03/201265,892 mi+9,187 mi
- 06/03/201370,307 mi+4,415 mi
- 06/03/201370,307 mi
- 13/03/201476,132 mi+5,825 mi
- 13/03/201581,314 mi+5,182 mi
- 04/02/201686,095 mi+4,781 mi
- 12/09/201795,473 mi+9,378 mi
- 15/09/2018101,430 mi+5,957 mi
- 30/09/2019108,274 mi+6,844 mi
- 01/10/2019108,274 mi
- 06/10/2020111,776 mi+3,502 mi
- 14/07/2021112,894 mi+1,118 mi
- 14/07/2021112,894 mi
- 11/07/2022113,801 mi+907 mi
- 25/07/2023115,322 mi+1,521 mi
- 12/07/2024117,231 mi+1,909 mi
- 12/07/2024117,231 mi
- 21/07/2025120,919 mi+3,688 mi
- 22/06/2026123,886 mi+2,967 mi
Average of roughly 4,233 miles per year across 27 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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