2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YY02 XRB
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 75,885 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY02 XRB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2026
- 75,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY02 XRB 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 (YY02 XRB) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.1.2 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
YY02 XRB Mileage History
- 13/07/202373,582 mi
- 03/07/202474,201 mi+619 mi
- 03/07/202474,202 mi+1 mi
- 02/07/202574,805 mi+603 mi
- 29/06/202675,885 mi+1,080 mi
Average of roughly 777 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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