2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YP02 LPZ
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 177,118 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP02 LPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 177,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP02 LPZ 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 (YP02 LPZ) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 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 (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
YP02 LPZ Mileage History
- 29/11/2022153,260 mi
- 27/11/2023161,639 mi+8,379 mi
- 27/11/2023161,640 mi+1 mi
- 04/12/2024170,007 mi+8,367 mi
- 08/12/2025177,118 mi+7,111 mi
Average of roughly 7,888 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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