2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · ML52 NAO
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 215,611 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML52 NAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 215,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML52 NAO 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 (ML52 NAO) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
ML52 NAO Mileage History
- 26/03/2024203,908 mi
- 27/03/2024203,916 mi+8 mi
- 26/03/2025210,549 mi+6,633 mi
- 26/03/2025210,549 mi
- 18/03/2026215,611 mi+5,062 mi
Average of roughly 5,921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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