2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GX02 EFR
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 98,600 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX02 EFR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2024
- 98,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX02 EFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (GX02 EFR) between February 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Due to sudden coolant leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
GX02 EFR Mileage History
- 14/02/202396,117 mi
- 03/04/202498,563 mi+2,446 mi
- 08/04/202498,600 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 2,164 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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