Official DVLA Record

2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SP02 FDV

SP02 FDV

2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 94,613 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2002 · Dundee
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/03/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (20/07/2018)
Recorded Mileage
94,613 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/03/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 20/07/2018
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
1390cc

SP02 FDV Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2018
  • 94,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SP02 FDV Mileage History

  1. 02/03/200637,522 mi
  2. 05/03/200740,953 mi+3,431 mi
  3. 03/03/200845,462 mi+4,509 mi
  4. 03/03/200845,462 mi
  5. 06/03/200947,454 mi+1,992 mi
  6. 06/03/200947,454 mi
  7. 04/03/201051,047 mi+3,593 mi
  8. 04/03/201051,047 mi
  9. 07/03/201156,167 mi+5,120 mi
  10. 11/03/201156,167 mi
  11. 20/03/201259,597 mi+3,430 mi
  12. 18/03/201363,625 mi+4,028 mi
  13. 18/03/201363,625 mi
  14. 14/03/201468,933 mi+5,308 mi
  15. 20/03/201468,933 mi
  16. 17/03/201573,398 mi+4,465 mi
  17. 17/03/201573,398 mi
  18. 07/03/201677,140 mi+3,742 mi
  19. 07/03/201780,663 mi+3,523 mi
  20. 08/03/201780,664 mi+1 mi
  21. 19/03/201894,613 mi+13,949 mi

Average of roughly 4,739 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

SP02 FDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 16:38
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (SP02 FDV) between March 2006 and March 2018.

The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 19 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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