2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RL51 YYD
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/02/2002. Recorded mileage 82,924 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1598cc
RL51 YYD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2023
- 82,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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RL51 YYD Mileage History
- 05/01/200629,916 mi
- 10/01/200733,119 mi+3,203 mi
- 25/01/200835,007 mi+1,888 mi
- 14/01/200936,185 mi+1,178 mi
- 14/01/200936,185 mi
- 20/01/201038,390 mi+2,205 mi
- 10/01/201140,805 mi+2,415 mi
- 17/01/201243,683 mi+2,878 mi
- 17/01/201346,387 mi+2,704 mi
- 18/01/201346,396 mi+9 mi
- 21/01/201448,722 mi+2,326 mi
- 20/01/201550,844 mi+2,122 mi
- 19/01/201652,673 mi+1,829 mi
- 23/01/201753,716 mi+1,043 mi
- 23/01/201753,716 mi
- 22/01/201857,246 mi+3,530 mi
- 28/01/201962,149 mi+4,903 mi
- 29/01/202069,598 mi+7,449 mi
- 29/01/202069,598 mi
- 26/01/202175,230 mi+5,632 mi
- 26/01/202175,230 mi
- 14/01/202279,377 mi+4,147 mi
- 19/01/202279,439 mi+62 mi
- 03/02/202382,913 mi+3,474 mi
- 07/02/202382,924 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,102 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
RL51 YYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (RL51 YYD) between January 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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