2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · ST52 GYY
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 150,649 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST52 GYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 150,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST52 GYY 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 (ST52 GYY) between October 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ST52 GYY Mileage History
- 08/10/2021144,963 mi
- 01/10/2024145,683 mi+720 mi
- 12/10/2024145,944 mi+261 mi
- 06/03/2025150,647 mi+4,703 mi
- 07/03/2025150,649 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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