2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YX52 TYP
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 117,087 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX52 TYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 117,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX52 TYP 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 (YX52 TYP) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
YX52 TYP Mileage History
- 10/09/2024112,126 mi
- 11/09/2024112,126 mi
- 26/09/2025115,182 mi+3,056 mi
- 08/09/2026117,087 mi+1,905 mi
- 09/09/2026117,087 mi
Average of roughly 2,486 miles per year across 5 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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