2002 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2002
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1896 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 February 2027 (253 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 49,258 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 55/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2002 Volkswagen has 24 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 49,258 miles. The vehicle's age and mileage anomaly present substantial unknown risks.
The vehicle shows extremely low mileage for its age, with only 49,258 miles recorded over 24 years, including a suspiciously low 142 miles/year before Feb 2020.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: 49,258 miles over 24 years (Jan 2002) — extremely low for age.
- Recurring suspension advisories: 4 separate tests (Feb 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) — indicates ongoing wear.
- Brake system advisories: 5 separate tests (Feb 2026, 2026) — multiple components flagged.
- First MOT in 2006 at 49,258 miles — 14 years after registration, well below UK average.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Clean MOT pass record: 9 consecutive passes with no failures recorded.
- Long MOT validity: Valid MOT until February 2027, offering peace of mind for two years.
- No recent major failures: The most recent MOT (Feb 2026) passed without significant issues.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 20/24 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | FAIL | 49,258 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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| Oct 2006 | PASS | 49,260 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2008 | PASS | 59,603 mi | None recorded |
| May 2009 | FAIL | 62,261 mi |
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre on limit
|
| May 2009 | PASS | 62,261 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre on limit
|
| Jun 2010 | PASS | 64,391 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2011 | PASS | 66,595 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2012 | PASS | 67,952 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 69,984 mi | None recorded |
| May 2014 | PASS | 71,768 mi | None recorded |
| May 2015 | PASS | 73,732 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Jun 2016 | FAIL | 75,752 mi |
PRS Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 75,752 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2017 | FAIL | 76,549 mi |
FAIL Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly insecure and cracked (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) ADVISORY boot will only open from key ADVISORY Offside no plate light broken (still working) ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel arch is rusting no jagged edge as yet ADVISORY Offside Front wheel arch is rusting no jagged edge as yet
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 76,550 mi |
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly insecure and cracked (6.3.1d) ADVISORY boot will only open from key ADVISORY Offside no plate light broken (still working) ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel arch is rusting no jagged edge as yet ADVISORY Offside Front wheel arch is rusting no jagged edge as yet
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 77,901 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | PASS | 78,869 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 78,973 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 84,765 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 89,933 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 93,867 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 97,965 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Feb 2025 | PASS | 99,281 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 106,587 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear light lens cracked ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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