Official DVLA Record

2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SM52 ATU

SM52 ATU

2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 152,552 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2002 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 24/02/2021
Road Tax
Untaxed (03/07/2020)
Recorded Mileage
152,552 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/02/2021
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 03/07/2020
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
1390cc

SM52 ATU Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2020
  • 152,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SM52 ATU Mileage History

  1. 12/10/200529,481 mi
  2. 12/10/200529,481 mi
  3. 13/11/200641,034 mi+11,553 mi
  4. 06/11/200753,920 mi+12,886 mi
  5. 17/02/200970,290 mi+16,370 mi
  6. 18/02/200970,290 mi
  7. 17/02/201079,518 mi+9,228 mi
  8. 18/02/201191,452 mi+11,934 mi
  9. 04/02/2012104,364 mi+12,912 mi
  10. 16/02/2013118,053 mi+13,689 mi
  11. 13/02/2014123,810 mi+5,757 mi
  12. 14/02/2015129,014 mi+5,204 mi
  13. 10/02/2016133,852 mi+4,838 mi
  14. 16/02/2016133,852 mi
  15. 09/02/2017138,036 mi+4,184 mi
  16. 10/02/201713,837 mi-124,199 mi
  17. 15/02/2018143,179 mi+129,342 mi
  18. 25/01/2019147,288 mi+4,109 mi
  19. 24/02/2020152,550 mi+5,262 mi
  20. 25/02/2020152,552 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 8,564 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

SM52 ATU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 08:44
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (SM52 ATU) between October 2005 and February 2020.

The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 25 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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