2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LB02 VLX
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 285,903 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 285,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB02 VLX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2024
- 285,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB02 VLX 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 (LB02 VLX) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox snapped (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
LB02 VLX Mileage History
- 07/02/2022268,550 mi
- 06/02/2023271,763 mi+3,213 mi
- 08/02/2023271,763 mi
- 06/02/2024285,903 mi+14,140 mi
Average of roughly 8,693 miles per year across 4 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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