2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MJ52 CYV
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 152,347 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ52 CYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/10/2025
- 152,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ52 CYV 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 (MJ52 CYV) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
MJ52 CYV Mileage History
- 11/06/2022140,195 mi
- 10/06/2023148,444 mi+8,249 mi
- 10/06/2023148,444 mi
- 04/06/2024152,340 mi+3,896 mi
- 27/10/2025152,347 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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