2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LG02 VAH
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 136,060 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG02 VAH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 136,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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LG02 VAH 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 (LG02 VAH) between June 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LG02 VAH Mileage History
- 16/06/2023101,001 mi
- 30/10/2024114,027 mi+13,026 mi
- 16/11/2024114,033 mi+6 mi
- 01/11/2025136,060 mi+22,027 mi
Average of roughly 14,737 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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