2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OV52 VEM
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 153,544 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV52 VEM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2023
- 153,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV52 VEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (OV52 VEM) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2023 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: Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
OV52 VEM Mileage History
- 26/04/2022142,426 mi
- 27/04/2022142,426 mi
- 19/04/2023153,544 mi+11,118 mi
- 19/04/2023153,544 mi
Average of roughly 11,339 miles per year across 4 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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