2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RA02 UKW
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27/06/2002. Recorded mileage 188,682 miles. MOT valid until 10/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1896cc
RA02 UKW Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 188,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (48 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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RA02 UKW Mileage History
- 23/10/200687,547 mi
- 23/10/200687,547 mi
- 11/01/200893,936 mi+6,389 mi
- 23/12/2008100,085 mi+6,149 mi
- 23/12/2008100,085 mi
- 22/12/2009107,591 mi+7,506 mi
- 22/12/2009107,591 mi
- 07/01/2011116,443 mi+8,852 mi
- 07/01/2011116,443 mi
- 06/01/2012122,772 mi+6,329 mi
- 06/01/2012122,772 mi
- 09/01/2013129,959 mi+7,187 mi
- 09/01/2013129,959 mi
- 07/01/2014136,925 mi+6,966 mi
- 07/01/2014136,925 mi
- 23/12/2014145,021 mi+8,096 mi
- 23/12/2014145,021 mi
- 18/12/2015150,660 mi+5,639 mi
- 18/12/2015150,660 mi
- 21/12/2016153,940 mi+3,280 mi
- 21/12/2016153,940 mi
- 20/12/2017157,562 mi+3,622 mi
- 21/12/2018162,663 mi+5,101 mi
- 04/01/2019162,707 mi+44 mi
- 20/12/2019167,099 mi+4,392 mi
- 20/12/2019167,099 mi
- 22/12/2020170,415 mi+3,316 mi
- 22/12/2020170,415 mi
- 21/12/2021172,949 mi+2,534 mi
- 15/12/2022175,483 mi+2,534 mi
- 15/12/2022175,483 mi
- 03/01/2024178,638 mi+3,155 mi
- 03/01/2025183,691 mi+5,053 mi
- 03/01/2025183,692 mi+1 mi
- 07/01/2026188,682 mi+4,990 mi
- 07/01/2026188,682 mi
Average of roughly 5,265 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.
RA02 UKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (RA02 UKW) between October 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (48 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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