2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · L21 JAA
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 223,154 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L21 JAA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2022
- 223,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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L21 JAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (L21 JAA) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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