2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RY02 SVU
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 188,836 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RY02 SVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 188,836 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RY02 SVU Mileage History
- 05/01/2024177,598 mi
- 07/01/2025184,534 mi+6,936 mi
- 07/01/2025184,534 mi
- 07/01/2026188,815 mi+4,281 mi
- 08/01/2026188,836 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 5,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY02 SVU 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 (RY02 SVU) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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