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AC58 ADO

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,750 mi
Last recorded135,750 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 ADO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 135,750 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 125,804 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 124,802 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to offside front spring broken (1.2.1 (g))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 124,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 123,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 123,729 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 122,825 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 120,473 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 119,554 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 114,342 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 114,340 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 107,913 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2017 96,954 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,412 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 16 Feb 2015 76,216 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,216 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,959 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,837 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on iner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,804 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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AC58 ADO is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AC58 ADO, 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.

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What year was AC58 ADO registered?

AC58 ADO is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 2009.

Is AC58 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 ADO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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