2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YR52 RXT
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 166,201 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR52 RXT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 166,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR52 RXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (YR52 RXT) between September 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes split (2.4.G”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
YR52 RXT Mileage History
- 19/09/200521,179 mi
- 18/09/200627,201 mi+6,022 mi
- 25/10/200737,346 mi+10,145 mi
- 26/10/200737,346 mi
- 14/10/200846,090 mi+8,744 mi
- 14/10/200846,091 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/200952,447 mi+6,356 mi
- 20/10/201069,632 mi+17,185 mi
- 22/10/201069,632 mi
- 20/10/201178,709 mi+9,077 mi
- 15/10/201284,673 mi+5,964 mi
- 21/10/201391,469 mi+6,796 mi
- 22/10/2014100,275 mi+8,806 mi
- 23/10/2014100,275 mi
- 31/10/2015109,071 mi+8,796 mi
- 03/11/2015109,071 mi
- 12/11/2020111,135 mi+2,064 mi
- 27/10/2021121,880 mi+10,745 mi
- 11/11/2022135,372 mi+13,492 mi
- 10/11/2023147,691 mi+12,319 mi
- 12/11/2024158,173 mi+10,482 mi
- 15/11/2024158,177 mi+4 mi
- 03/09/2026166,201 mi+8,024 mi
Average of roughly 6,920 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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