2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GN02 AOW

The Volkswagen Golf passed its most recent MOT on 4 March 2022 at 121,409 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy on paper at that time. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available record, though the history is sparse and now over four years old relative to today's date of 16 July 2026. Two earlier failures on 2 March 2022 and 17 February 2021 were logged with no defects stated, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 24-year-old vehicle, rising from 111,883 miles on 12 December 2019 to 117,161 miles by 24 February 2021, then 121,409 miles by March 2022. That equates to roughly 5,000 miles per year, with a notable gap between the December 2019 and February 2021 tests of over fourteen months. The near-identical mileages at the 2022 fail and pass, 121,407 and 121,409, confirm the car barely moved in that window. Because the MOT entries carry no advisories or recorded defects, the buyer cannot rely on the record to flag worn suspension bushes, corroded subframes, or fatigued brake components common on a 2002 Golf. The clean sheets may reflect genuine condition or simply omitted commentary. A standing vehicle of this age risks perished rubber, seized calipers, and structural rust beneath sills and arches. Inspect the underbody for corrosion and check all suspension joints and brake lines in person. Verify tyre sidewall condition and confirm the engine starts cleanly after prolonged inactivity. Given the stale test data, commission a fresh independent inspection before purchase.