2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SH52 OSO
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13/11/2002. Recorded mileage 259,806 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 259,806 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
SH52 OSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 259,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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SH52 OSO Mileage History
- 24/11/2022247,781 mi
- 01/12/2022247,891 mi+110 mi
- 05/12/2023250,037 mi+2,146 mi
- 29/12/2023250,041 mi+4 mi
- 24/06/2025259,806 mi+9,765 mi
Average of roughly 4,658 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH52 OSO 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 (SH52 OSO) between November 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex section and catalyst leaking (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Axle fractured holed and corroded (5.1.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”.
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