2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WF52 FRO
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 178,312 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF52 FRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/12/2025
- 178,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF52 FRO 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 (WF52 FRO) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
WF52 FRO Mileage History
- 08/11/2023162,031 mi
- 09/11/2023162,035 mi+4 mi
- 05/12/2024175,591 mi+13,556 mi
- 05/12/2024175,591 mi
- 09/12/2025178,312 mi+2,721 mi
Average of roughly 7,803 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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