2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · RN02 JWY
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 166,321 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN02 JWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 166,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN02 JWY 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 (RN02 JWY) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RN02 JWY Mileage History
- 19/05/2023161,077 mi
- 09/05/2024164,034 mi+2,957 mi
- 09/05/2024164,034 mi
- 16/05/2025166,321 mi+2,287 mi
- 16/05/2025166,321 mi
Average of roughly 2,631 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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