2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YK02 KCY
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 171,852 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK02 KCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 171,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK02 KCY 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 (YK02 KCY) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 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 (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
YK02 KCY Mileage History
- 08/03/2024157,331 mi
- 08/03/2024157,331 mi
- 15/02/2025164,427 mi+7,096 mi
- 26/03/2026171,849 mi+7,422 mi
- 01/04/2026171,852 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,034 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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