2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · YK02 UKV
2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 159,019 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Oct 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK02 UKV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2022
- 159,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK02 UKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (YK02 UKV) between May 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”.
YK02 UKV Mileage History
- 11/05/2022159,013 mi
- 20/06/2022159,019 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 55 miles per year across 2 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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