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2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OY02 VYA

OY02 VYA

2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 216,660 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2002 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21 Jan 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
216,660 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21 Jan 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2002
Engine
1896cc
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OY02 VYA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
  • 216,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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OY02 VYA Mileage History

  1. 22/12/2023210,053 mi
  2. 10/01/2025213,871 mi+3,818 mi
  3. 10/01/2025213,871 mi
  4. 15/01/2026216,660 mi+2,789 mi
  5. 15/01/2026216,660 mi

Average of roughly 3,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

OY02 VYA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 23:07
MOT Analysis

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 VYA) between December 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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