2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · DA52 FHX
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 87,771 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DA52 FHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 87,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DA52 FHX Mileage History
- 04/08/202286,974 mi
- 07/09/202387,379 mi+405 mi
- 30/09/202487,614 mi+235 mi
- 01/10/202487,616 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/202587,771 mi+155 mi
Average of roughly 256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA52 FHX 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 (DA52 FHX) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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