2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · HJ52 AFF
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 62,642 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ52 AFF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 62,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ52 AFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (HJ52 AFF) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
HJ52 AFF Mileage History
- 14/04/202257,220 mi
- 14/04/202358,927 mi+1,707 mi
- 30/04/202461,299 mi+2,372 mi
- 16/07/202562,642 mi+1,343 mi
Average of roughly 1,666 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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