2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YA02 JCD
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 206,724 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA02 JCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2023
- 206,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA02 JCD 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 (YA02 JCD) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2023 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
YA02 JCD Mileage History
- 22/09/2021194,079 mi
- 28/09/2022201,068 mi+6,989 mi
- 29/09/2022201,092 mi+24 mi
- 12/09/2023206,638 mi+5,546 mi
- 21/09/2023206,724 mi+86 mi
Average of roughly 6,336 miles per year across 5 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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