2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · ML02 HXU
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2002. Recorded mileage 122,995 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ML02 HXU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 122,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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ML02 HXU Mileage History
- 17/11/2021122,710 mi
- 24/04/2023122,972 mi+262 mi
- 21/10/2025122,981 mi+9 mi
- 22/10/2025122,995 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 73 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
ML02 HXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (ML02 HXU) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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