2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · WJ52 XVP
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 104,608 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ52 XVP Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 104,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WJ52 XVP Mileage History
- 13/04/200511,993 mi
- 22/03/200724,694 mi+12,701 mi
- 22/03/200724,694 mi
- 28/03/200833,661 mi+8,967 mi
- 27/02/200940,835 mi+7,174 mi
- 26/03/201050,471 mi+9,636 mi
- 11/04/201156,186 mi+5,715 mi
- 11/04/201156,186 mi
- 20/06/201266,963 mi+10,777 mi
- 09/07/201375,029 mi+8,066 mi
- 07/07/201479,838 mi+4,809 mi
- 08/10/201585,396 mi+5,558 mi
- 30/09/201687,364 mi+1,968 mi
- 05/10/201790,260 mi+2,896 mi
- 02/10/201892,066 mi+1,806 mi
- 02/10/201892,066 mi
- 02/10/201993,504 mi+1,438 mi
- 02/10/201993,504 mi
- 02/10/202094,963 mi+1,459 mi
- 06/10/202094,965 mi+2 mi
- 04/11/202196,932 mi+1,967 mi
- 04/11/202196,932 mi
- 28/10/202299,021 mi+2,089 mi
- 27/10/2023102,046 mi+3,025 mi
- 31/10/2023102,048 mi+2 mi
- 04/11/2024103,343 mi+1,295 mi
- 04/11/2024103,343 mi
- 31/10/2025104,607 mi+1,264 mi
- 05/11/2025104,608 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,503 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
WJ52 XVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (WJ52 XVP) between April 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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