2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · PN52 EXL
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 136,874 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN52 EXL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2022
- 136,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN52 EXL 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 (PN52 EXL) between August 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
PN52 EXL Mileage History
- 22/08/200629,285 mi
- 22/08/200736,359 mi+7,074 mi
- 23/08/200736,359 mi
- 22/08/200843,124 mi+6,765 mi
- 12/08/200951,787 mi+8,663 mi
- 23/02/201168,054 mi+16,267 mi
- 14/02/201279,906 mi+11,852 mi
- 21/02/201387,089 mi+7,183 mi
- 14/01/201497,596 mi+10,507 mi
- 16/01/201497,599 mi+3 mi
- 15/01/2015106,264 mi+8,665 mi
- 16/01/2015106,274 mi+10 mi
- 26/02/2016110,917 mi+4,643 mi
- 27/02/2016110,924 mi+7 mi
- 06/03/2017111,980 mi+1,056 mi
- 19/02/2018114,485 mi+2,505 mi
- 26/02/2019121,658 mi+7,173 mi
- 02/03/2019121,663 mi+5 mi
- 05/03/2020125,345 mi+3,682 mi
- 08/03/2021131,321 mi+5,976 mi
- 01/03/2022136,874 mi+5,553 mi
Average of roughly 6,931 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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