2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RL52 VLW
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 162,909 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL52 VLW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2023
- 162,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL52 VLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (RL52 VLW) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Track rod ball join”; “Fuel system component leaking Fuel leaking tandem pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
RL52 VLW Mileage History
- 16/12/2021156,041 mi
- 22/12/2021156,042 mi+1 mi
- 14/12/2022158,802 mi+2,760 mi
- 21/12/2023162,909 mi+4,107 mi
Average of roughly 3,413 miles per year across 4 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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