2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KY02 XDS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent test on November 7 2025 at 124,297 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a technical failure just four days prior at 124,276 miles. While the record shows no specific reason for that failure, the proximity suggests a minor administrative oversight or a simple consumable replacement that was rectified immediately before the successful re-test. The mileage pattern is remarkably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,179 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 97,456 miles and November 2024 at 113,257 miles, the car covered 15,801 miles, indicating consistent but light usage. The recent jump of 11,040 miles between the 2024 and November 2025 tests maintains this low annual mileage trend, suggesting the vehicle has been used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods which often leads to component degradation. A buyer should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis, as older Volkswagen from this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and floor pans. Despite the low mileage, rubber components like suspension bushes and perished boots can crack with age. Since the MOT history lacks specific advisories for brakes or suspension, a physical inspection of the brake calipers for binding and the coil springs for fractures is necessary to ensure low use has not resulted in seized hardware or uneven tyre wear.