2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FL52 ADU
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 128,725 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2015.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 May 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FL52 ADU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2014
- 128,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FL52 ADU Mileage History
- 07/09/200556,201 mi
- 30/10/200676,231 mi+20,030 mi
- 03/11/200786,586 mi+10,355 mi
- 01/07/200892,927 mi+6,341 mi
- 30/06/200997,592 mi+4,665 mi
- 03/07/2010101,900 mi+4,308 mi
- 08/07/2010101,948 mi+48 mi
- 09/07/2011109,604 mi+7,656 mi
- 09/07/2011109,604 mi
- 03/07/2012115,601 mi+5,997 mi
- 06/11/201283,107 mi-32,494 mi
- 31/05/2013122,301 mi+39,194 mi
- 28/05/2014128,721 mi+6,420 mi
- 02/06/2014128,725 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,304 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FL52 ADU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (FL52 ADU) between September 2005 and June 2014.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2014 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 (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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