2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · LF02 TWZ
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 197,461 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF02 TWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 197,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF02 TWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (LF02 TWZ) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
LF02 TWZ Mileage History
- 06/06/2022172,819 mi
- 05/06/2023182,907 mi+10,088 mi
- 10/06/2024190,048 mi+7,141 mi
- 10/06/2024190,050 mi+2 mi
- 05/06/2025197,461 mi+7,411 mi
Average of roughly 8,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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