2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SH52 EXK
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 185,277 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SH52 EXK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2019
- 185,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SH52 EXK Mileage History
- 07/10/200550,046 mi
- 07/10/200550,046 mi
- 28/03/200653,096 mi+3,050 mi
- 01/09/200775,520 mi+22,424 mi
- 29/08/200890,844 mi+15,324 mi
- 31/08/2009109,913 mi+19,069 mi
- 28/08/2010126,213 mi+16,300 mi
- 28/08/2010126,213 mi
- 07/09/2011132,145 mi+5,932 mi
- 09/09/2011132,146 mi+1 mi
- 19/09/2012141,193 mi+9,047 mi
- 19/09/2012141,193 mi
- 04/10/2013149,016 mi+7,823 mi
- 04/10/2013149,016 mi
- 08/12/2014160,179 mi+11,163 mi
- 09/12/2014160,179 mi
- 03/11/2015166,452 mi+6,273 mi
- 04/11/2015166,453 mi+1 mi
- 21/10/2016170,412 mi+3,959 mi
- 16/10/2017175,908 mi+5,496 mi
- 23/10/2018180,615 mi+4,707 mi
- 26/10/2018180,643 mi+28 mi
- 28/10/2019185,258 mi+4,615 mi
- 29/10/2019185,277 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 9,619 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
SH52 EXK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (SH52 EXK) between October 2005 and October 2019.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Emission failed (7.4.B.4)”.
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