2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RN02 WBZ
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 100,112 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN02 WBZ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 100,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN02 WBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (RN02 WBZ) between June 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RN02 WBZ Mileage History
- 30/06/200637,440 mi
- 30/06/200637,440 mi
- 21/06/200742,083 mi+4,643 mi
- 30/06/200847,037 mi+4,954 mi
- 25/06/200950,790 mi+3,753 mi
- 19/06/201054,341 mi+3,551 mi
- 27/06/201155,751 mi+1,410 mi
- 01/06/201256,936 mi+1,185 mi
- 06/06/201358,830 mi+1,894 mi
- 06/06/201358,830 mi
- 20/06/201460,818 mi+1,988 mi
- 03/06/201562,172 mi+1,354 mi
- 26/05/201664,266 mi+2,094 mi
- 13/06/201768,055 mi+3,789 mi
- 19/06/201872,389 mi+4,334 mi
- 17/06/201978,414 mi+6,025 mi
- 16/12/202085,424 mi+7,010 mi
- 16/12/202188,574 mi+3,150 mi
- 16/12/202292,005 mi+3,431 mi
- 19/12/202292,008 mi+3 mi
- 19/12/202395,203 mi+3,195 mi
- 16/12/202498,382 mi+3,179 mi
- 17/12/202498,382 mi
- 26/11/2025100,112 mi+1,730 mi
Average of roughly 3,229 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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