2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AK52 AXO
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 112,023 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2019.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Jun 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK52 AXO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2018
- 112,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK52 AXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (AK52 AXO) between November 2005 and February 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
AK52 AXO Mileage History
- 15/11/200579,763 mi
- 10/02/2007111,560 mi+31,797 mi
- 23/01/2008130,821 mi+19,261 mi
- 26/02/2009147,646 mi+16,825 mi
- 24/02/2010162,156 mi+14,510 mi
- 20/07/201173,156 mi-89,000 mi
- 26/01/201380,391 mi+7,235 mi
- 23/01/201486,541 mi+6,150 mi
- 23/01/201486,541 mi
- 12/01/201591,931 mi+5,390 mi
- 20/01/201695,813 mi+3,882 mi
- 21/01/2017105,433 mi+9,620 mi
- 05/02/2018112,023 mi+6,590 mi
Average of roughly 2,639 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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