2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · KD52 CUW
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 162,712 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KD52 CUW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 162,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KD52 CUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (KD52 CUW) between December 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
KD52 CUW Mileage History
- 22/12/200545,189 mi
- 27/07/200658,219 mi+13,030 mi
- 27/07/200766,664 mi+8,445 mi
- 28/07/200766,664 mi
- 26/07/200875,485 mi+8,821 mi
- 26/07/200875,485 mi
- 29/07/200983,498 mi+8,013 mi
- 31/07/200983,498 mi
- 03/07/201089,889 mi+6,391 mi
- 02/08/201196,332 mi+6,443 mi
- 16/08/201196,346 mi+14 mi
- 07/08/2012100,643 mi+4,297 mi
- 25/01/2014106,423 mi+5,780 mi
- 25/01/2014106,423 mi
- 22/01/2015110,498 mi+4,075 mi
- 22/12/2015121,924 mi+11,426 mi
- 30/12/2016136,732 mi+14,808 mi
- 14/06/2018150,276 mi+13,544 mi
- 08/08/2019150,468 mi+192 mi
- 08/08/2019150,468 mi
- 23/09/2020152,395 mi+1,927 mi
- 22/09/2021156,699 mi+4,304 mi
- 01/02/2023161,354 mi+4,655 mi
- 12/11/2024161,895 mi+541 mi
- 22/12/2025162,712 mi+817 mi
Average of roughly 5,876 miles per year across 25 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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