2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · WJ52 BUU
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 132,264 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ52 BUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 132,264 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.
WJ52 BUU 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 (WJ52 BUU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ52 BUU Mileage History
- 19/10/2022131,429 mi
- 02/11/2022131,429 mi
- 24/10/2023131,742 mi+313 mi
- 24/10/2024132,021 mi+279 mi
- 23/10/2025132,264 mi+243 mi
Average of roughly 277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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