2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · R202 DRJ
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 106,346 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R202 DRJ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 106,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R202 DRJ Mileage History
- 02/02/200626,727 mi
- 13/02/200734,285 mi+7,558 mi
- 05/02/200842,532 mi+8,247 mi
- 30/01/200949,569 mi+7,037 mi
- 13/02/201057,179 mi+7,610 mi
- 05/02/201163,044 mi+5,865 mi
- 04/02/201266,412 mi+3,368 mi
- 12/01/201369,997 mi+3,585 mi
- 12/01/201369,997 mi
- 15/01/201473,974 mi+3,977 mi
- 07/01/201578,039 mi+4,065 mi
- 07/01/201578,039 mi
- 21/12/201581,766 mi+3,727 mi
- 09/01/201784,096 mi+2,330 mi
- 09/01/201784,096 mi
- 20/12/201787,255 mi+3,159 mi
- 08/01/201887,308 mi+53 mi
- 04/02/201992,519 mi+5,211 mi
- 06/01/202096,331 mi+3,812 mi
- 06/01/202096,331 mi
- 14/01/202197,955 mi+1,624 mi
- 14/01/202197,955 mi
- 11/01/2022100,005 mi+2,050 mi
- 16/01/2023102,108 mi+2,103 mi
- 08/01/2024103,370 mi+1,262 mi
- 08/01/2024103,370 mi
- 07/01/2025104,771 mi+1,401 mi
- 07/01/2025104,771 mi
- 05/01/2026106,346 mi+1,575 mi
Average of roughly 3,996 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
R202 DRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (R202 DRJ) between February 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Steering (11 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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