BW02 FLJ

2002 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 June 2017
Last recorded mileage
19,739 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 45/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Vauxhall has 18 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 19,739 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of recurring issues and recent advisories on critical components warrant significant caution.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,279 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 2011 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • Seven major failures across 18 MOT tests (2002-2006, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016) — high maintenance.
  • Nine related advisories for brakes and suspension, escalating to failures — recurring wear pattern.
  • Brake system failures and advisories repeatedly flagged from 2006 to 2016 — critical safety component.
  • Suspension failures and advisories from 2006 to 2016 — structural integrity concerns.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,279 miles/year — minimal wear on engine.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standards for its era.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud — mileage trajectory is consistent and plausible.
  • Immediate retests after failures — owner was proactive in addressing safety issues.

Mileage history

Sep 2005: 19,739 mi PASSSep 2006: 27,188 mi FAILSep 2006: 27,309 mi PASSSep 2007: 34,952 mi PASSSep 2008: 40,856 mi PASSSep 2009: 46,292 mi FAILSep 2009: 46,336 mi PASSOct 2010: 52,242 mi PASSOct 2012: 69,037 mi FAILOct 2012: 69,037 mi PASSMay 2013: 76,537 mi FAILMay 2013: 76,539 mi PASSJun 2014: 82,344 mi PASSMay 2015: 88,641 mi FAILMay 2015: 88,731 mi PASSJun 2016: 91,068 mi FAILJun 2016: 91,075 mi PASS91k55k20kSep 2005Jun 2016

MOT test history — 11/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2005 PASS 19,739 mi None recorded
Sep 2006 FAIL 27,188 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Sep 2006 PASS 27,309 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 PASS 34,952 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED front disc pads low, suggest strip and check
Sep 2008 PASS 40,856 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 FAIL 46,292 mi
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2009 PASS 46,336 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 52,242 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oct 2012 FAIL 69,037 mi
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED front brake disc pads low?
USER ENTERED front suspension low?
Oct 2012 PASS 69,037 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED front suspension low?
May 2013 FAIL 76,537 mi
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
May 2013 PASS 76,539 mi None recorded
May 2014 FAIL —
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED n/s washers not working
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jun 2014 PASS 82,344 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED n/s washers not working
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
May 2015 FAIL 88,641 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
May 2015 PASS 88,731 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 FAIL 91,068 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jun 2016 PASS 91,075 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW02 FLJ, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.