2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · BN52 AKV
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 155,514 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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BN52 AKV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2022
- 155,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN52 AKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (BN52 AKV) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BN52 AKV Mileage History
- 29/09/2022155,514 mi
- 30/09/2022155,514 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (1J)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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Our Verdict
Exercise extreme caution. This vehicle h
The most critical priority is to secure a fresh MOT before any funds are exchanged, as the vehicle has been untested for approximately four years. You should negotiate the price heavily to account for the likely cost of bringing the car back to a roadworthy standard after such a long period of dormancy.
Check for evidence of long-term storage, such as flat-spotted tyres, perished rubber seals, or seized brake calipers. Ensure you request any available service records, as the MOT history alone is insufficient to determine the mechanical state of a vehicle that has been off the road since 2022.
The 1.6L petrol engine provides moderate fuel economy for a vehicle of this era, though it will be less efficient than modern petrol engines. Insurance groups for the 2002 Golf are typically affordable, and road tax is based on the engine size and emissions of the period.
Maintenance costs are likely to be higher than average for this model due to the vehicle's age and the potential for 'restart' repairs. Expect to spend more in the first year on consumables like batteries, tyres, and fluids that may have degraded during the period of inactivity.
Focus your inspection on the tyres, exhaust system, and anti-roll bar, as these are the most frequent failure points for this model according to aggregate data. Given the multi-year gap in MOT records, pay close attention to the braking system for corrosion and the fuel system for leaks or degradation.
Check the engine for signs of leaks and ensure it starts and idles smoothly. Because the last recorded test was in 2022, a full mechanical inspection by a qualified technician is strongly recommended to identify any faults that have developed while the car was not being tested.
This blue 2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 petrol has a recorded mileage of 155,514 miles as of its last test. The MOT history shows a failure and subsequent pass within 24 hours in September 2022, but there are no records for 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026. Given the age and the significant gap in testing, this vehicle represents a high-risk purchase.
The Volkswagen Golf has an average MOT pass rate of 80.8% across 993,440 analysed vehicles.
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