2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LM02 BMZ
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 129,843 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM02 BMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 129,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM02 BMZ 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 (LM02 BMZ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LM02 BMZ Mileage History
- 13/11/2023123,602 mi
- 13/11/2023123,602 mi
- 22/11/2024127,022 mi+3,420 mi
- 14/11/2025129,843 mi+2,821 mi
- 14/11/2025129,843 mi
Average of roughly 3,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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