2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LB52 USP
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 178,878 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB52 USP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 178,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB52 USP 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 (LB52 USP) between January 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
LB52 USP Mileage History
- 05/01/2023146,257 mi
- 04/01/2024153,395 mi+7,138 mi
- 28/12/2024164,739 mi+11,344 mi
- 31/07/2026178,878 mi+14,139 mi
- 03/08/2026178,878 mi
Average of roughly 9,123 miles per year across 5 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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