2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RO52 FUD
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 87,526 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO52 FUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 87,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RO52 FUD Mileage History
- 13/06/202281,927 mi
- 24/06/202384,714 mi+2,787 mi
- 10/06/202486,416 mi+1,702 mi
- 18/06/202587,513 mi+1,097 mi
- 20/06/202587,526 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 1,855 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO52 FUD 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 (RO52 FUD) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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