2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · RA02 HFT
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2002. Recorded mileage 142,274 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA02 HFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 142,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA02 HFT 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 (RA02 HFT) between April 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RA02 HFT Mileage History
- 21/04/2022135,188 mi
- 22/04/2022135,188 mi
- 13/05/2023137,104 mi+1,916 mi
- 19/09/2024140,351 mi+3,247 mi
- 10/12/2025142,274 mi+1,923 mi
Average of roughly 1,947 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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