2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · GU52 CGX
2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 180,453 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU52 CGX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2023
- 180,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU52 CGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (GU52 CGX) between July 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GU52 CGX Mileage History
- 17/07/200656,407 mi
- 16/07/200772,962 mi+16,555 mi
- 18/07/200772,962 mi
- 08/08/200888,824 mi+15,862 mi
- 03/08/2009102,649 mi+13,825 mi
- 03/08/2009102,649 mi
- 30/07/2010114,917 mi+12,268 mi
- 08/08/2011128,078 mi+13,161 mi
- 06/08/2012141,540 mi+13,462 mi
- 10/08/2012141,569 mi+29 mi
- 22/07/2013152,171 mi+10,602 mi
- 24/07/2014158,136 mi+5,965 mi
- 30/07/2014158,272 mi+136 mi
- 17/08/2015162,965 mi+4,693 mi
- 26/04/2017166,226 mi+3,261 mi
- 09/02/2019166,283 mi+57 mi
- 11/03/2020177,963 mi+11,680 mi
- 17/03/2020177,963 mi
- 14/07/2023180,453 mi+2,490 mi
Average of roughly 7,301 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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