2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RF52 NLX
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12/12/2002. Recorded mileage 198,452 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1896cc
RF52 NLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 198,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RF52 NLX Mileage History
- 29/11/2023188,327 mi
- 29/11/2023188,327 mi
- 23/11/2024193,445 mi+5,118 mi
- 27/09/2025198,448 mi+5,003 mi
- 27/09/2025198,452 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,536 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF52 NLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (RF52 NLX) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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