2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AK52 KAU
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 133,216 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK52 KAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2023
- 133,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK52 KAU 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 (AK52 KAU) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AK52 KAU Mileage History
- 27/10/2021107,199 mi
- 24/10/2022119,237 mi+12,038 mi
- 28/10/2022119,237 mi
- 13/10/2023133,214 mi+13,977 mi
- 14/10/2023133,216 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 13,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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