2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WD02 LVC
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 150,571 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD02 LVC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/06/2025
- 150,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD02 LVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (WD02 LVC) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
WD02 LVC Mileage History
- 20/04/2022146,537 mi
- 02/06/2022147,695 mi+1,158 mi
- 24/06/2025150,571 mi+2,876 mi
Average of roughly 1,269 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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