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FL52 WYJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

141,868 mi
Last recorded141,868 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 WYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 141,868 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 133,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 129,262 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 129,257 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 127,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to under sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 127,169 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 127,169 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 125,232 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 125,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner tread (205/55R16 91V @ 1.2mm) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner tread (205/55R16 91V @ 1.2mm) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 121,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 @ 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part Of Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part Of Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 120,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 120,345 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 115,477 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 107,221 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,816 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,227 miles

Exhaust centre support bracket insecure and requires welding

Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,655 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2012 72,511 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f cv boot slight loose clip but not opening up

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,474 miles

advise front brake disc wear

Fail 3 Jun 2010 68,473 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise front brake disc wear

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,621 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,425 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,926 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,950 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 59,950 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

INNER ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

O/S & N/S FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

REAR WIPER SPLIT

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FL52 WYJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 95,013 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL52 WYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FL52 WYJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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