2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · NX52 UBP
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 178,369 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX52 UBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2025
- 178,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX52 UBP 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 (NX52 UBP) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Central Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))”; “Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.”.
NX52 UBP Mileage History
- 17/09/2022153,584 mi
- 20/09/2023161,391 mi+7,807 mi
- 20/09/2023161,391 mi
- 19/09/2024169,471 mi+8,080 mi
- 29/07/2025178,369 mi+8,898 mi
Average of roughly 8,653 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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