2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GL02 WJN
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 96,584 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GL02 WJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 96,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GL02 WJN Mileage History
- 13/03/202487,835 mi
- 05/03/202593,799 mi+5,964 mi
- 06/03/202593,801 mi+2 mi
- 12/06/202696,584 mi+2,783 mi
- 13/06/202696,584 mi
Average of roughly 3,888 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL02 WJN 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 (GL02 WJN) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 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: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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