2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · YX02 YCW
2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 83,060 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YX02 YCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 83,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YX02 YCW Mileage History
- 30/03/202375,958 mi
- 21/03/202476,943 mi+985 mi
- 28/03/202476,978 mi+35 mi
- 10/03/202580,347 mi+3,369 mi
- 06/03/202683,060 mi+2,713 mi
Average of roughly 2,420 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YX02 YCW 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 (YX02 YCW) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 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 (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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