2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · PJ52 MVO
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 142,081 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ52 MVO Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 142,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ52 MVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (PJ52 MVO) between November 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
PJ52 MVO Mileage History
- 29/11/200522,487 mi
- 01/12/200630,256 mi+7,769 mi
- 03/12/200739,334 mi+9,078 mi
- 03/12/200739,334 mi
- 21/11/200845,463 mi+6,129 mi
- 21/11/200845,463 mi
- 26/11/200952,470 mi+7,007 mi
- 18/11/201061,489 mi+9,019 mi
- 19/11/201061,489 mi
- 11/11/201166,863 mi+5,374 mi
- 21/11/201166,895 mi+32 mi
- 22/11/201273,830 mi+6,935 mi
- 27/11/201379,106 mi+5,276 mi
- 22/11/201485,278 mi+6,172 mi
- 21/08/201588,935 mi+3,657 mi
- 21/08/201588,935 mi
- 16/08/201694,299 mi+5,364 mi
- 17/08/201694,300 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/201799,106 mi+4,806 mi
- 11/08/201899,494 mi+388 mi
- 11/08/201899,515 mi+21 mi
- 15/08/2019102,984 mi+3,469 mi
- 16/08/2019102,984 mi
- 18/08/2020107,518 mi+4,534 mi
- 10/03/2022110,882 mi+3,364 mi
- 28/10/2022110,887 mi+5 mi
- 19/10/2023120,094 mi+9,207 mi
- 24/10/2024130,447 mi+10,353 mi
- 23/10/2025142,081 mi+11,634 mi
Average of roughly 6,010 miles per year across 29 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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