Official DVLA Record

2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FD52 LBG

FD52 LBG

2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 150,217 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2002 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/10/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (27/01/2019)
Recorded Mileage
150,217 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/10/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 27/01/2019
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
1598cc

FD52 LBG Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2018
  • 150,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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FD52 LBG Mileage History

  1. 24/10/200653,274 mi
  2. 09/11/200772,779 mi+19,505 mi
  3. 10/11/200887,784 mi+15,005 mi
  4. 10/11/200887,784 mi
  5. 12/11/201096,845 mi+9,061 mi
  6. 17/12/201198,675 mi+1,830 mi
  7. 17/10/2013104,973 mi+6,298 mi
  8. 17/10/2013104,973 mi
  9. 23/10/2014113,405 mi+8,432 mi
  10. 24/11/2015123,218 mi+9,813 mi
  11. 24/11/2015123,218 mi
  12. 25/10/2016132,545 mi+9,327 mi
  13. 07/11/2017140,982 mi+8,437 mi
  14. 07/11/2017140,982 mi
  15. 16/10/2018150,217 mi+9,235 mi

Average of roughly 8,094 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

FD52 LBG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 13:49
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (FD52 LBG) between October 2006 and October 2018.

The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 16 October 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.

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