2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · DV52 AUF

The Volkswagen Golf presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass on 3 June 2025 at 138,666 miles, with the underlying maintenance trend appearing stable across the three most recent annual cycles. The record shows no defects or advisories at any stage, and the vehicle cleared its latest test without issue. Prior to that pass, the car failed on 30 May 2025 at 138,601 miles and again on 29 May 2024 at 127,813 miles, though in both instances the tester logged no defects, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults. Annual mileage sits low for a 24-year-old vehicle, with the odometer reading 126,029 miles in May 2023, 127,813 miles in May 2024, and 138,666 miles by June 2025. That equates to roughly 5,778 miles per year overall, with only about 10,800 miles added across the last three recorded years. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of heavy use, though the two defect-free failures suggest the car may have been presented without valid documentation or required minor non-mechanical rectification before each pass. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, particularly beneath the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, given the vehicle's age and likely periods of standing. The MOT record flags no worn suspension bushes, brake disc wear, or exhaust emission concerns, but low-use older cars often develop perished rubber components and surface rust unseen in a basic test. Verify the reason for the 2024 and 2025 failures with the previous owner's paperwork, as the absence of recorded defects leaves the cause unconfirmed. Check tyre sidewall condition, brake caliper freedom, and coolant hoses in person before purchase.