2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SP02 YCD
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 119,048 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP02 YCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2024
- 119,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP02 YCD 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 (SP02 YCD) between January 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
SP02 YCD Mileage History
- 13/01/2022102,175 mi
- 17/01/2023111,642 mi+9,467 mi
- 24/01/2023111,645 mi+3 mi
- 24/02/2024119,035 mi+7,390 mi
- 08/03/2024119,048 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 7,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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