2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SP52 OFY
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 125,524 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP52 OFY Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2022
- 125,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP52 OFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (SP52 OFY) between September 2005 and January 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded To n/s/r brake hose (main chassis) (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)”.
SP52 OFY Mileage History
- 23/09/20057,947 mi
- 13/10/200618,199 mi+10,252 mi
- 16/11/200718,425 mi+226 mi
- 05/11/200822,067 mi+3,642 mi
- 06/11/200822,067 mi
- 06/11/200924,458 mi+2,391 mi
- 22/11/201025,892 mi+1,434 mi
- 23/11/201025,892 mi
- 10/01/201231,443 mi+5,551 mi
- 10/01/201231,451 mi+8 mi
- 11/01/201340,544 mi+9,093 mi
- 10/01/201451,317 mi+10,773 mi
- 14/01/201451,317 mi
- 13/01/201560,556 mi+9,239 mi
- 16/01/201560,556 mi
- 08/01/201668,805 mi+8,249 mi
- 13/01/201776,935 mi+8,130 mi
- 16/01/201777,050 mi+115 mi
- 15/01/201884,575 mi+7,525 mi
- 11/01/201994,368 mi+9,793 mi
- 11/01/201994,368 mi
- 14/01/2020107,100 mi+12,732 mi
- 14/01/2021112,908 mi+5,808 mi
- 14/01/2022125,524 mi+12,616 mi
Average of roughly 7,209 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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