2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MD02 RUV
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 186,311 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD02 RUV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2023
- 186,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD02 RUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (MD02 RUV) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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