2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · PE52 UNN
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 83,116 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE52 UNN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2023
- 83,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE52 UNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (PE52 UNN) between October 2006 and December 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
PE52 UNN Mileage History
- 06/10/200619,044 mi
- 19/10/200722,926 mi+3,882 mi
- 24/10/200827,619 mi+4,693 mi
- 23/10/200931,002 mi+3,383 mi
- 22/10/201034,972 mi+3,970 mi
- 14/10/201138,328 mi+3,356 mi
- 05/10/201241,735 mi+3,407 mi
- 14/10/201344,287 mi+2,552 mi
- 07/10/201447,822 mi+3,535 mi
- 27/10/201551,470 mi+3,648 mi
- 20/10/201654,906 mi+3,436 mi
- 30/10/201757,732 mi+2,826 mi
- 31/10/201861,872 mi+4,140 mi
- 31/10/201861,886 mi+14 mi
- 22/10/201966,631 mi+4,745 mi
- 23/10/202069,869 mi+3,238 mi
- 03/11/202173,011 mi+3,142 mi
- 31/10/202276,250 mi+3,239 mi
- 31/10/202276,250 mi
- 12/12/202383,110 mi+6,860 mi
- 13/12/202383,116 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,728 miles per year across 21 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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