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AB58 SEA

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,965 mi
Last recorded108,965 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB58 SEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 108,965 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 108,045 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 106,101 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 104,243 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 101,318 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,925 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 84,486 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2017 82,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

service light on

Pass 23 Jan 2016 79,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number slightly damaged

oil leak

slight coolant leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,562 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,520 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 49,113 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,661 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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AB58 SEA is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,542 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 AB58 SEA, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AB58 SEA?

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What year was AB58 SEA registered?

AB58 SEA is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is AB58 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB58 SEA shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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