2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RN02 UTF
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 183,165 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN02 UTF Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2022
- 183,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN02 UTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (RN02 UTF) between March 2006 and December 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
RN02 UTF Mileage History
- 31/03/200698,338 mi
- 01/03/2007113,381 mi+15,043 mi
- 01/03/2007113,381 mi
- 25/03/2008127,937 mi+14,556 mi
- 25/03/2008127,937 mi
- 20/02/2009137,011 mi+9,074 mi
- 16/02/2010146,831 mi+9,820 mi
- 23/02/2010147,123 mi+292 mi
- 16/02/2011156,655 mi+9,532 mi
- 18/02/2011156,710 mi+55 mi
- 11/02/2012167,848 mi+11,138 mi
- 06/02/2013178,079 mi+10,231 mi
- 12/10/201399,102 mi-78,977 mi
- 08/10/2014115,004 mi+15,902 mi
- 14/10/2014115,071 mi+67 mi
- 12/10/2015123,264 mi+8,193 mi
- 22/10/2015123,485 mi+221 mi
- 01/12/2016123,668 mi+183 mi
- 02/12/2016123,668 mi
- 15/11/2017135,438 mi+11,770 mi
- 28/11/2017135,721 mi+283 mi
- 27/11/2018147,610 mi+11,889 mi
- 04/12/2018147,620 mi+10 mi
- 08/11/2019156,391 mi+8,771 mi
- 11/11/2019156,509 mi+118 mi
- 30/11/2020165,922 mi+9,413 mi
- 11/12/2020166,241 mi+319 mi
- 14/12/2021174,005 mi+7,764 mi
- 15/12/2021174,005 mi
- 05/12/2022182,840 mi+8,835 mi
- 14/12/2022183,165 mi+325 mi
Average of roughly 5,078 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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