2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · RV52 XGF
2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 178,418 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2324cc
RV52 XGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/06/2026
- 178,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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RV52 XGF Mileage History
- 09/05/2023136,572 mi
- 14/05/2024150,986 mi+14,414 mi
- 30/05/2025162,172 mi+11,186 mi
- 04/06/2025162,172 mi
- 09/06/2026178,418 mi+16,246 mi
Average of roughly 13,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV52 XGF 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 (RV52 XGF) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack end. (2.1.3 (a)”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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