2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RO52 YBX
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2002. Recorded mileage 160,860 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04/03/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,860 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
RO52 YBX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2023
- 160,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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RO52 YBX Mileage History
- 22/02/2022158,553 mi
- 02/03/2022158,555 mi+2 mi
- 02/03/2023160,839 mi+2,284 mi
- 13/03/2023160,860 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 2,195 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RO52 YBX 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 (RO52 YBX) between February 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2023 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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