2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LG02 VEL
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 208,553 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG02 VEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 208,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG02 VEL 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 (LG02 VEL) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
LG02 VEL Mileage History
- 26/09/2023189,412 mi
- 24/09/2024192,466 mi+3,054 mi
- 18/08/2025197,445 mi+4,979 mi
- 18/08/2025197,452 mi+7 mi
- 13/08/2026208,553 mi+11,101 mi
Average of roughly 6,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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