2002 VW Golf Spring Golf 1.9L Diesel · FN52 UME
2002 VW Golf Spring Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 145,211 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VW GOLF SPRING GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN52 UME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 145,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN52 UME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vw Golf Spring Golf (FN52 UME) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FN52 UME Mileage History
- 08/11/2022133,428 mi
- 14/11/2023135,697 mi+2,269 mi
- 11/11/2024140,178 mi+4,481 mi
- 13/11/2024140,178 mi
- 17/10/2025145,211 mi+5,033 mi
Average of roughly 4,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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