2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MJ52 GZY
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 112,492 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ52 GZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/04/2026
- 112,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ52 GZY 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 GZY) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
MJ52 GZY Mileage History
- 18/04/202393,014 mi
- 22/04/202495,976 mi+2,962 mi
- 23/04/202495,980 mi+4 mi
- 30/04/202598,002 mi+2,022 mi
- 29/04/2026112,492 mi+14,490 mi
Average of roughly 6,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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