2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OV02 ORL
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2002. Recorded mileage 234,295 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV02 ORL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2023
- 234,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV02 ORL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (OV02 ORL) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2023 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 (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
OV02 ORL Mileage History
- 28/06/2022229,734 mi
- 01/07/2022229,734 mi
- 15/06/2023234,295 mi+4,561 mi
Average of roughly 4,731 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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