2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · DG52 OBW
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2002. Recorded mileage 64,171 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1595cc
DG52 OBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
- 64,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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DG52 OBW Mileage History
- 15/08/202246,052 mi
- 16/08/202246,064 mi+12 mi
- 08/08/202352,074 mi+6,010 mi
- 15/08/202464,171 mi+12,097 mi
- 15/08/202464,171 mi
Average of roughly 9,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG52 OBW 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 (DG52 OBW) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 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: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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