2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · JS02 BAM
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 175,569 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS02 BAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 175,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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JS02 BAM Mileage History
- 22/01/2022125,121 mi
- 20/01/2023132,889 mi+7,768 mi
- 02/02/2024155,814 mi+22,925 mi
- 09/03/2026175,569 mi+19,755 mi
Average of roughly 12,226 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
JS02 BAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (JS02 BAM) between January 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 21 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
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