2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · R28 FKU
2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 124,762 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R28 FKU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 124,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R28 FKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (R28 FKU) between January 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
R28 FKU Mileage History
- 27/01/2006488,081 mi
- 16/02/200755,608 mi-432,473 mi
- 26/02/200863,584 mi+7,976 mi
- 27/02/200969,366 mi+5,782 mi
- 23/02/201073,867 mi+4,501 mi
- 21/02/201178,883 mi+5,016 mi
- 21/02/201283,216 mi+4,333 mi
- 05/02/201386,763 mi+3,547 mi
- 28/02/201490,487 mi+3,724 mi
- 25/02/201594,558 mi+4,071 mi
- 21/01/201694,797 mi+239 mi
- 20/01/2017100,736 mi+5,939 mi
- 20/01/2018107,914 mi+7,178 mi
- 17/01/2019114,743 mi+6,829 mi
- 14/01/2020118,103 mi+3,360 mi
- 25/01/2021120,465 mi+2,362 mi
- 24/01/2022129,927 mi+9,462 mi
- 24/01/2022122,941 mi-6,986 mi
- 24/01/2023123,820 mi+879 mi
- 17/01/2024124,066 mi+246 mi
- 28/03/2025124,453 mi+387 mi
- 27/03/2026124,762 mi+309 mi
Average of roughly -18,020 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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