2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LS02 LWH
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 175,770 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS02 LWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 175,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS02 LWH 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 (LS02 LWH) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
LS02 LWH Mileage History
- 05/01/2024156,515 mi
- 05/01/2024156,515 mi
- 14/01/2025166,770 mi+10,255 mi
- 16/01/2026175,770 mi+9,000 mi
- 16/01/2026175,770 mi
Average of roughly 9,478 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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