2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · RL51 YXR
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 47,225 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL51 YXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 47,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL51 YXR 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 (RL51 YXR) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 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: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
RL51 YXR Mileage History
- 11/10/202343,446 mi
- 29/10/202445,374 mi+1,928 mi
- 29/10/202445,374 mi
- 09/10/202547,225 mi+1,851 mi
- 10/10/202547,225 mi
Average of roughly 1,890 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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