2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · VW52 RLC
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 162,248 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VW52 RLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 162,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VW52 RLC Mileage History
- 22/02/2023158,416 mi
- 26/02/2024160,200 mi+1,784 mi
- 10/03/2025161,293 mi+1,093 mi
- 03/04/2025161,313 mi+20 mi
- 02/04/2026162,248 mi+935 mi
Average of roughly 1,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VW52 RLC 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 (VW52 RLC) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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