2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · EK52 DHD
2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 154,957 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK52 DHD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 154,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK52 DHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (EK52 DHD) between November 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))”.
EK52 DHD Mileage History
- 01/11/200511,998 mi
- 26/05/200613,326 mi+1,328 mi
- 29/05/200722,010 mi+8,684 mi
- 28/05/200831,684 mi+9,674 mi
- 26/05/200942,925 mi+11,241 mi
- 24/05/201051,619 mi+8,694 mi
- 27/05/201159,482 mi+7,863 mi
- 08/06/201270,424 mi+10,942 mi
- 08/06/201270,424 mi
- 06/06/201382,006 mi+11,582 mi
- 04/06/201492,539 mi+10,533 mi
- 01/06/2015101,441 mi+8,902 mi
- 08/06/2016111,038 mi+9,597 mi
- 06/06/201711,375 mi-99,663 mi
- 22/05/2018118,139 mi+106,764 mi
- 29/05/2019125,308 mi+7,169 mi
- 30/09/2020132,856 mi+7,548 mi
- 02/10/2020132,881 mi+25 mi
- 23/09/2021136,576 mi+3,695 mi
- 22/09/2022139,980 mi+3,404 mi
- 27/09/2023143,635 mi+3,655 mi
- 03/10/2024147,275 mi+3,640 mi
- 01/10/2025151,377 mi+4,102 mi
- 01/10/2025151,384 mi+7 mi
- 23/09/2026154,957 mi+3,573 mi
Average of roughly 6,843 miles per year across 25 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: Good
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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