2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · ME02 UZC
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 128,598 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ME02 UZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 128,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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ME02 UZC Mileage History
- 22/04/2024123,575 mi
- 23/04/2025126,238 mi+2,663 mi
- 23/04/2025126,240 mi+2 mi
- 18/04/2026128,590 mi+2,350 mi
- 21/04/2026128,598 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ME02 UZC 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 (ME02 UZC) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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