2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DY52 VTO
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28/11/2002. Recorded mileage 279,133 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 279,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1896cc
DY52 VTO Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 279,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (50 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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DY52 VTO Mileage History
- 30/11/200523,632 mi
- 21/11/200637,729 mi+14,097 mi
- 13/11/200746,542 mi+8,813 mi
- 25/11/200856,857 mi+10,315 mi
- 20/11/200966,926 mi+10,069 mi
- 20/11/200966,926 mi
- 02/12/201071,086 mi+4,160 mi
- 17/11/201177,766 mi+6,680 mi
- 17/11/201177,766 mi
- 01/10/201283,146 mi+5,380 mi
- 04/10/201283,146 mi
- 24/10/2013113,457 mi+30,311 mi
- 21/10/2014140,044 mi+26,587 mi
- 22/10/2014140,044 mi
- 20/10/2015166,440 mi+26,396 mi
- 20/10/2015166,442 mi+2 mi
- 26/10/2016179,800 mi+13,358 mi
- 27/10/2016179,800 mi
- 24/10/2017192,149 mi+12,349 mi
- 24/10/2017192,149 mi
- 24/10/2018202,653 mi+10,504 mi
- 24/10/2018202,653 mi
- 21/10/2019212,560 mi+9,907 mi
- 21/10/2019212,561 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2020220,999 mi+8,438 mi
- 21/10/2021227,417 mi+6,418 mi
- 05/11/2022239,645 mi+12,228 mi
- 05/11/2022239,645 mi
- 06/11/2023250,335 mi+10,690 mi
- 06/11/2023250,335 mi
- 04/11/2024262,583 mi+12,248 mi
- 04/11/2024262,583 mi
- 29/10/2025279,133 mi+16,550 mi
Average of roughly 12,831 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
DY52 VTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (DY52 VTO) between November 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (50 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 130 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Near side front wing corroded sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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