2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WA52 GKL
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 93,761 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA52 GKL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/04/2026
- 93,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA52 GKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (WA52 GKL) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability BEARING (”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
WA52 GKL Mileage History
- 29/06/202285,068 mi
- 28/06/202388,112 mi+3,044 mi
- 08/07/202491,060 mi+2,948 mi
- 21/04/202693,761 mi+2,701 mi
Average of roughly 2,281 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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