2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · RL02 FSN
2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 162,339 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL02 FSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2023
- 162,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL02 FSN 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 (RL02 FSN) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 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 (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
RL02 FSN Mileage History
- 23/11/2021154,437 mi
- 17/11/2022157,630 mi+3,193 mi
- 18/11/2022157,630 mi
- 23/11/2023162,337 mi+4,707 mi
- 24/11/2023162,339 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,947 miles per year across 5 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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