2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · J27 DAX
2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 128,976 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J27 DAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 128,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J27 DAX 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 (J27 DAX) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing half pad (1.1.13 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
J27 DAX Mileage History
- 10/05/2023112,339 mi
- 06/05/2024114,915 mi+2,576 mi
- 10/05/2024114,925 mi+10 mi
- 08/05/2025120,424 mi+5,499 mi
- 07/05/2026128,976 mi+8,552 mi
Average of roughly 5,560 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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