2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · RA02 LLU
2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2002. Recorded mileage 137,798 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA02 LLU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2023
- 137,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA02 LLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (RA02 LLU) between February 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Brakes Spongy (1.2.1 (g))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Co2 Level to high (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brakes are spongy. Dangerous (1.1.2 (a))”.
RA02 LLU Mileage History
- 02/02/2022135,801 mi
- 06/06/2022135,836 mi+35 mi
- 17/08/2023137,798 mi+1,962 mi
- 18/08/2023137,798 mi
Average of roughly 1,298 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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