2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · P90 LAG
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 214,087 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P90 LAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 214,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P90 LAG 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 (P90 LAG) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
P90 LAG Mileage History
- 30/08/2023196,026 mi
- 27/08/2024203,220 mi+7,194 mi
- 29/08/2024203,347 mi+127 mi
- 29/08/2025214,039 mi+10,692 mi
- 02/09/2025214,087 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 8,991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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