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FL52 XSB

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,779 mi
Last recorded116,779 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 XSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 116,779 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 113,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 110,559 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner & outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 110,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner & outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,923 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 106,923 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 103,354 miles

Central Exhaust clamp broken - system still secure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,537 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 99,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2020 94,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 94,791 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 91,247 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 91,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,687 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2017 83,805 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn more on edges

engine management light stays on

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,607 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2016 80,607 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,881 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,891 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,040 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 56,212 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,383 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 51,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 48,770 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner cv gaiter insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2007 46,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,048 miles

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 XSB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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