2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · SH52 UXL
2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 136,943 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH52 UXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 136,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH52 UXL 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 UXL) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 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: Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bolt lose (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SH52 UXL Mileage History
- 16/06/2022115,946 mi
- 02/08/2023118,184 mi+2,238 mi
- 24/07/2024128,153 mi+9,969 mi
- 22/08/2025136,939 mi+8,786 mi
- 05/09/2025136,943 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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