2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · KJ52 KVD
2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 131,240 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ52 KVD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 131,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ52 KVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (KJ52 KVD) between January 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
KJ52 KVD Mileage History
- 03/01/200729,811 mi
- 13/02/200836,913 mi+7,102 mi
- 04/06/200944,768 mi+7,855 mi
- 11/08/201054,472 mi+9,704 mi
- 28/02/201262,266 mi+7,794 mi
- 01/03/201366,791 mi+4,525 mi
- 20/02/201470,572 mi+3,781 mi
- 03/03/201573,259 mi+2,687 mi
- 12/03/201573,270 mi+11 mi
- 06/04/201774,589 mi+1,319 mi
- 29/03/201880,843 mi+6,254 mi
- 26/03/201988,937 mi+8,094 mi
- 26/03/201988,937 mi
- 09/07/202097,040 mi+8,103 mi
- 11/07/202097,057 mi+17 mi
- 16/06/2021103,113 mi+6,056 mi
- 28/05/2022108,568 mi+5,455 mi
- 20/06/2022108,888 mi+320 mi
- 05/07/2023114,075 mi+5,187 mi
- 13/06/2024121,555 mi+7,480 mi
- 11/06/2025127,125 mi+5,570 mi
- 13/06/2025127,229 mi+104 mi
- 11/06/2026131,240 mi+4,011 mi
Average of roughly 5,219 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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