2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RO52 EHS
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 180,089 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO52 EHS Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 180,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO52 EHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (RO52 EHS) between February 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
RO52 EHS Mileage History
- 28/02/200634,589 mi
- 01/03/200740,436 mi+5,847 mi
- 01/03/200740,436 mi
- 19/02/200845,004 mi+4,568 mi
- 23/02/200949,980 mi+4,976 mi
- 25/02/201055,914 mi+5,934 mi
- 17/02/201162,406 mi+6,492 mi
- 17/02/201162,406 mi
- 23/02/201273,792 mi+11,386 mi
- 27/02/201384,916 mi+11,124 mi
- 27/02/201496,221 mi+11,305 mi
- 27/02/201496,221 mi
- 13/10/2014102,842 mi+6,621 mi
- 21/08/2015107,473 mi+4,631 mi
- 05/09/2016117,576 mi+10,103 mi
- 24/08/2017126,702 mi+9,126 mi
- 02/10/2018136,027 mi+9,325 mi
- 09/09/2019145,119 mi+9,092 mi
- 29/09/2020151,287 mi+6,168 mi
- 29/09/2021159,472 mi+8,185 mi
- 06/10/2021159,477 mi+5 mi
- 30/08/2022164,992 mi+5,515 mi
- 08/12/2023175,073 mi+10,081 mi
- 28/01/2025180,077 mi+5,004 mi
- 28/01/2025180,077 mi
- 17/11/2025180,089 mi+12 mi
- 17/11/2025180,089 mi
Average of roughly 7,379 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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