2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SV52 ABZ
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 102,526 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV52 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
- 102,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SV52 ABZ Mileage History
- 11/05/202398,916 mi
- 17/05/202398,934 mi+18 mi
- 15/05/2024102,349 mi+3,415 mi
- 18/02/2025102,484 mi+135 mi
- 21/02/2025102,526 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 2,022 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SV52 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (SV52 ABZ) between May 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Fuel tank insecure tank strap missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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