2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · LL51 KWO
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 179,199 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL51 KWO Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 179,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL51 KWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (LL51 KWO) between December 2005 and August 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
LL51 KWO Mileage History
- 13/12/200526,471 mi
- 08/01/200733,891 mi+7,420 mi
- 15/01/200838,773 mi+4,882 mi
- 14/01/200945,409 mi+6,636 mi
- 24/06/201051,894 mi+6,485 mi
- 28/06/201156,773 mi+4,879 mi
- 04/07/201262,649 mi+5,876 mi
- 04/07/201262,649 mi
- 01/11/201386,393 mi+23,744 mi
- 04/11/201386,437 mi+44 mi
- 11/11/2014103,371 mi+16,934 mi
- 11/11/2014103,371 mi
- 15/03/2016115,045 mi+11,674 mi
- 15/03/2017123,741 mi+8,696 mi
- 23/03/2017123,872 mi+131 mi
- 20/03/2018134,970 mi+11,098 mi
- 12/04/2019141,690 mi+6,720 mi
- 15/04/2019141,710 mi+20 mi
- 15/06/2021149,202 mi+7,492 mi
- 15/06/2021149,202 mi
- 15/08/2022149,484 mi+282 mi
- 15/08/2022149,484 mi
- 08/08/2023158,808 mi+9,324 mi
- 06/08/2024168,913 mi+10,105 mi
- 05/08/2025179,199 mi+10,286 mi
Average of roughly 7,775 miles per year across 25 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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