2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OY52 LHW
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 198,140 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2016.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY52 LHW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2015
- 198,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY52 LHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (OY52 LHW) between July 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
OY52 LHW Mileage History
- 01/07/200685,969 mi
- 01/07/200685,969 mi
- 14/07/2007116,236 mi+30,267 mi
- 05/07/2008137,871 mi+21,635 mi
- 05/07/2008137,871 mi
- 05/08/2009147,384 mi+9,513 mi
- 05/08/2009147,384 mi
- 07/08/2010159,127 mi+11,743 mi
- 13/08/2010159,206 mi+79 mi
- 25/07/2011167,588 mi+8,382 mi
- 26/07/2011167,778 mi+190 mi
- 07/08/2012175,366 mi+7,588 mi
- 02/11/2013182,276 mi+6,910 mi
- 06/11/2014191,571 mi+9,295 mi
- 07/10/2015198,140 mi+6,569 mi
- 07/10/2015198,140 mi
Average of roughly 12,104 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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