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7 OLY

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,412 mi
Last recorded194,412 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 OLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 194,412 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 189,621 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 186,922 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 184,968 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 183,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 181,159 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 178,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 174,352 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 168,523 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 164,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 156,805 miles

Airbag warning light on

Fail 19 Mar 2013 156,805 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Airbag warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 145,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 132,305 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 114,824 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 114,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2008 86,530 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 86,529 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 79,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 65,091 miles

o/s/r tyre nearing legal limit

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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7 OLY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 7 OLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 7 OLY registered?

7 OLY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is 7 OLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 OLY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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