2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · RL02 FSO
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 174,927 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL02 FSO Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 174,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL02 FSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (RL02 FSO) between September 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 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 (43 issues), Lighting (27 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RL02 FSO Mileage History
- 26/09/200631,425 mi
- 26/09/200631,425 mi
- 19/09/200743,987 mi+12,562 mi
- 20/09/200743,987 mi
- 31/07/200849,923 mi+5,936 mi
- 01/08/200849,923 mi
- 18/09/200954,416 mi+4,493 mi
- 30/10/201057,447 mi+3,031 mi
- 20/04/201158,022 mi+575 mi
- 20/04/201158,022 mi
- 09/05/201267,246 mi+9,224 mi
- 10/06/201373,113 mi+5,867 mi
- 10/06/201373,113 mi
- 11/03/201477,729 mi+4,616 mi
- 22/03/201477,751 mi+22 mi
- 14/09/201577,893 mi+142 mi
- 15/09/201577,902 mi+9 mi
- 30/09/201695,141 mi+17,239 mi
- 30/09/201695,141 mi
- 04/10/2017109,328 mi+14,187 mi
- 19/09/2018120,285 mi+10,957 mi
- 20/09/2018120,286 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/2019131,646 mi+11,360 mi
- 10/10/2019131,647 mi+1 mi
- 05/10/2020140,446 mi+8,799 mi
- 06/10/2020140,449 mi+3 mi
- 13/09/2021149,827 mi+9,378 mi
- 14/09/2021149,829 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/2023157,662 mi+7,833 mi
- 02/08/2024164,962 mi+7,300 mi
- 02/08/2024164,962 mi
- 16/09/2025174,927 mi+9,965 mi
- 18/09/2025174,927 mi
Average of roughly 7,561 miles per year across 33 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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