2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OV02 AUU
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 134,583 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Aug 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV02 AUU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2019
- 134,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV02 AUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (OV02 AUU) between February 2007 and October 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2019 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 (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingr”.
OV02 AUU Mileage History
- 07/02/2007687,779 mi
- 05/02/200872,607 mi-615,172 mi
- 09/02/200975,064 mi+2,457 mi
- 05/02/201078,695 mi+3,631 mi
- 08/02/201180,125 mi+1,430 mi
- 27/04/201283,236 mi+3,111 mi
- 08/05/201283,246 mi+10 mi
- 01/05/201384,140 mi+894 mi
- 16/05/201491,398 mi+7,258 mi
- 28/05/201491,480 mi+82 mi
- 09/06/2015100,333 mi+8,853 mi
- 01/06/2016106,964 mi+6,631 mi
- 24/05/2017118,036 mi+11,072 mi
- 23/10/2018126,293 mi+8,257 mi
- 17/10/2019134,583 mi+8,290 mi
Average of roughly -43,596 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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