2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S21 FBT
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 227,657 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S21 FBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 227,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S21 FBT Mileage History
- 20/10/2021204,074 mi
- 26/10/2022214,095 mi+10,021 mi
- 12/10/2023217,000 mi+2,905 mi
- 21/10/2024220,104 mi+3,104 mi
- 10/10/2025227,657 mi+7,553 mi
Average of roughly 5,936 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S21 FBT 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 (S21 FBT) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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