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2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 96,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 92,424 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 89,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,897 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,599 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,185 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 85,185 miles

Brake performance not tested offside rear bind (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,255 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,431 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 81,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,127 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,097 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 78,206 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 77,630 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,285 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,323 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 50,323 miles

Offside Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,987 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,421 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 18,921 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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1 JUV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 95,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 JUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 JUV registered?

1 JUV is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is 1 JUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 JUV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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