2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FJ52 WHF
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 170,106 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ52 WHF Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 170,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ52 WHF 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 (FJ52 WHF) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
FJ52 WHF Mileage History
- 30/08/200624,805 mi
- 24/08/200732,988 mi+8,183 mi
- 26/09/200841,408 mi+8,420 mi
- 26/09/200841,408 mi
- 14/09/200949,673 mi+8,265 mi
- 16/09/200949,714 mi+41 mi
- 21/09/201056,221 mi+6,507 mi
- 22/03/201267,525 mi+11,304 mi
- 22/03/201267,525 mi
- 05/03/201374,517 mi+6,992 mi
- 05/03/201374,517 mi
- 14/03/201483,285 mi+8,768 mi
- 16/03/201591,757 mi+8,472 mi
- 21/03/2016100,104 mi+8,347 mi
- 20/03/2017107,748 mi+7,644 mi
- 21/03/2017107,748 mi
- 19/03/2018117,263 mi+9,515 mi
- 19/03/2018117,263 mi
- 23/03/2019125,685 mi+8,422 mi
- 21/03/2020132,281 mi+6,596 mi
- 21/03/2020132,281 mi
- 16/03/2021140,182 mi+7,901 mi
- 16/03/2021140,182 mi
- 23/02/2022146,987 mi+6,805 mi
- 23/02/2022146,995 mi+8 mi
- 24/02/2022146,987 mi-8 mi
- 21/03/2023153,897 mi+6,910 mi
- 28/03/2023153,898 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/2024161,295 mi+7,397 mi
- 24/03/2025167,859 mi+6,564 mi
- 28/03/2025167,868 mi+9 mi
- 13/07/2026170,105 mi+2,237 mi
- 20/07/2026170,106 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,306 miles per year across 33 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: 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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