2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LS52 DWD
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 173,182 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS52 DWD Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 173,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS52 DWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (LS52 DWD) between October 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
LS52 DWD Mileage History
- 23/10/200630,452 mi
- 27/09/200736,767 mi+6,315 mi
- 21/10/200844,418 mi+7,651 mi
- 22/10/200952,514 mi+8,096 mi
- 18/11/201060,357 mi+7,843 mi
- 18/11/201060,357 mi
- 18/11/201167,309 mi+6,952 mi
- 15/11/201274,617 mi+7,308 mi
- 15/11/201274,617 mi
- 08/11/201384,237 mi+9,620 mi
- 06/11/201494,571 mi+10,334 mi
- 06/11/201494,571 mi
- 10/11/2015106,536 mi+11,965 mi
- 07/11/2016123,325 mi+16,789 mi
- 15/11/2017133,364 mi+10,039 mi
- 16/11/2017133,368 mi+4 mi
- 18/10/2018136,645 mi+3,277 mi
- 18/10/2018136,645 mi
- 12/11/2019139,503 mi+2,858 mi
- 12/11/2019139,503 mi
- 13/11/2020141,988 mi+2,485 mi
- 13/11/2020141,988 mi
- 17/11/2021147,978 mi+5,990 mi
- 17/11/2021147,978 mi
- 14/11/2022153,133 mi+5,155 mi
- 13/11/2023158,212 mi+5,079 mi
- 14/11/2023158,212 mi
- 13/11/2024165,882 mi+7,670 mi
- 06/11/2025173,182 mi+7,300 mi
- 11/11/2025173,182 mi
Average of roughly 7,491 miles per year across 30 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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