2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · PJ02 RYO
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25/06/2002. Recorded mileage 151,100 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1896cc
PJ02 RYO Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2024
- 151,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PJ02 RYO Mileage History
- 08/05/200638,210 mi
- 05/06/200743,855 mi+5,645 mi
- 11/07/200849,462 mi+5,607 mi
- 14/07/200849,463 mi+1 mi
- 20/07/200954,297 mi+4,834 mi
- 21/07/200954,297 mi
- 20/07/201061,420 mi+7,123 mi
- 21/07/201061,420 mi
- 16/06/201167,368 mi+5,948 mi
- 01/09/201275,998 mi+8,630 mi
- 03/09/201275,998 mi
- 03/09/201379,745 mi+3,747 mi
- 21/08/201483,467 mi+3,722 mi
- 21/08/201483,467 mi
- 08/07/201693,964 mi+10,497 mi
- 08/07/201693,964 mi
- 13/07/201799,325 mi+5,361 mi
- 13/07/2018105,486 mi+6,161 mi
- 19/07/2018105,486 mi
- 03/07/2019114,582 mi+9,096 mi
- 28/07/202012,061 mi-102,521 mi
- 20/07/2021124,620 mi+112,559 mi
- 23/07/2021124,624 mi+4 mi
- 08/07/2022131,295 mi+6,671 mi
- 20/07/2023138,353 mi+7,058 mi
- 12/07/2024151,027 mi+12,674 mi
- 28/09/2024151,100 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 6,138 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
PJ02 RYO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (PJ02 RYO) between May 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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