2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · EX52 VHE
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 135,418 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX52 VHE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 135,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX52 VHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (EX52 VHE) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
EX52 VHE Mileage History
- 26/09/2022101,044 mi
- 24/10/2023117,428 mi+16,384 mi
- 17/10/2024129,258 mi+11,830 mi
- 28/10/2025135,418 mi+6,160 mi
Average of roughly 11,127 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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