2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · OY02 LGL
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 46,625 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OY02 LGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 46,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OY02 LGL Mileage History
- 28/02/202344,278 mi
- 27/02/202445,544 mi+1,266 mi
- 05/03/202445,559 mi+15 mi
- 10/03/202545,785 mi+226 mi
- 11/03/202646,625 mi+840 mi
Average of roughly 774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY02 LGL 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 (OY02 LGL) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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