2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RF02 PYO
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31/05/2002. Recorded mileage 154,241 miles. MOT valid until 25/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,241 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
RF02 PYO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 154,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RF02 PYO Mileage History
- 24/01/2024148,939 mi
- 12/03/2024149,063 mi+124 mi
- 01/08/2024149,142 mi+79 mi
- 19/11/2025154,180 mi+5,038 mi
- 26/11/2025154,241 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 2,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF02 PYO 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 (RF02 PYO) between January 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Steering linkage likely to become detached Both steering arms at track rod ends (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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