2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SJ52 FVE
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 123,303 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ52 FVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2025
- 123,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ52 FVE 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 (SJ52 FVE) between March 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ52 FVE Mileage History
- 30/03/2023110,224 mi
- 03/01/2024112,610 mi+2,386 mi
- 05/01/2024112,612 mi+2 mi
- 06/01/2025123,299 mi+10,687 mi
- 06/01/2025123,303 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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