2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OY52 YSZ

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend despite its age. The most recent MOT test on 23 September 2025 at 79,964 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a clean result in the previous year. While the record shows initial failures on the test dates in 2024 and 2025, the subsequent passes indicate that identified issues were rectified before the vehicle was deemed unfit for the road. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,332 miles per year. The data shows consistent, minimal usage over the recorded period. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the car covered 1,343 miles, and it added another 1,653 miles in the following year. This low-frequency use suggests limited mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of degradation in rubber seals, suspension bushings, and brake components due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassiswork, as low-mileage vehicles from this era often suffer from hidden corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches. Given the intermittent usage, the braking system should be checked for seized calipers or rusted sliders which frequently occur from lack of use. The absence of advisories in the most recent tests suggests a well-maintained example, but a thorough check of perished hoses and tyres is necessary to ensure age-related reliability despite the mileage being under 80,000 miles.