2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · HJ52 AHD
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 226,830 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ52 AHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/08/2026
- 226,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ52 AHD 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 Volkswagen Golf (HJ52 AHD) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
HJ52 AHD Mileage History
- 24/06/2024220,286 mi
- 25/06/2024220,286 mi
- 23/07/2025223,953 mi+3,667 mi
- 23/07/2025223,954 mi+1 mi
- 04/08/2026226,830 mi+2,876 mi
Average of roughly 3,102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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