2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LF02 TRX
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 25,614 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF02 TRX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 25,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF02 TRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (LF02 TRX) between February 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
LF02 TRX Mileage History
- 20/02/200712,759 mi
- 19/02/200814,240 mi+1,481 mi
- 16/02/200915,405 mi+1,165 mi
- 19/02/201016,471 mi+1,066 mi
- 15/02/201117,180 mi+709 mi
- 21/02/201217,874 mi+694 mi
- 08/02/201318,438 mi+564 mi
- 25/02/201419,464 mi+1,026 mi
- 19/02/201520,371 mi+907 mi
- 24/02/201621,186 mi+815 mi
- 28/02/201722,271 mi+1,085 mi
- 20/02/201823,062 mi+791 mi
- 20/02/201923,606 mi+544 mi
- 12/02/202024,051 mi+445 mi
- 17/02/202124,317 mi+266 mi
- 14/02/202224,507 mi+190 mi
- 22/02/202324,674 mi+167 mi
- 27/02/202425,377 mi+703 mi
- 11/02/202525,497 mi+120 mi
- 28/02/202625,614 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 676 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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