2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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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SM52 ATU Mileage History
- 12/10/200529,481 mi
- 12/10/200529,481 mi
- 13/11/200641,034 mi+11,553 mi
- 06/11/200753,920 mi+12,886 mi
- 17/02/200970,290 mi+16,370 mi
- 18/02/200970,290 mi
- 17/02/201079,518 mi+9,228 mi
- 18/02/201191,452 mi+11,934 mi
- 04/02/2012104,364 mi+12,912 mi
- 16/02/2013118,053 mi+13,689 mi
- 13/02/2014123,810 mi+5,757 mi
- 14/02/2015129,014 mi+5,204 mi
- 10/02/2016133,852 mi+4,838 mi
- 16/02/2016133,852 mi
- 09/02/2017138,036 mi+4,184 mi
- 10/02/201713,837 mi-124,199 mi
- 15/02/2018143,179 mi+129,342 mi
- 25/01/2019147,288 mi+4,109 mi
- 24/02/2020152,550 mi+5,262 mi
- 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
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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