2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · R9 CWW

The Volkswagen Golf presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 29 December 2023 at 98,995 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history reads as stable, with four passes and a single failure on 22 December 2023 at 108,997 miles where the tester logged no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. No advisories appear on any test, which indicates no flagged wear to suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the record. The mileage pattern shows light use for a 2002 vehicle, averaging roughly 4,125 miles per year against the 98,995 miles recorded. The December 2023 failure at 108,997 miles sits 10,002 miles above the December 2022 pass at 104,898 miles, yet the subsequent pass seven days later drops to 98,995 miles, a 10,002-mile reversal that points to a clerical error in the failed entry rather than real accumulation. Prior to that, mileage rose steadily from 98,987 miles in December 2020 to 102,473 in December 2021 and 104,898 in December 2022, a gentle 2,000- to 3,000-mile annual climb. The clean record with no gaps longer than twelve months implies the previous keeper kept the car tested on schedule. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and consumable items in person, as the absence of advisories does not confirm absence of age-related corrosion or worn coil springs on a 24-year-old chassis. The DVSA data shows no recurring mechanical risks, so attention should fall on underbody rust, brake caliper operation after long standing periods, and tyre condition given the low annual mileage may have allowed perishing. The clean history suggests basic upkeep was maintained, but physical verification of suspension and exhaust remains prudent before purchase.