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AC58 EVB

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,878 mi
Last recorded70,878 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 EVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 70,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 70,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 70,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,261 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 65,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,412 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 54,412 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle nearside wrong (5.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 51,812 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2019 51,811 miles

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

front brake pads very low

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,415 miles

all suspension components corroded

front brake pads worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,639 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 31 Aug 2016 41,439 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,322 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 37,322 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake pads low and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,411 miles

nearside rear brake pads low

offside repeater in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,451 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 26,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,304 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 EVB is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AC58 EVB, 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 EVB registered?

AC58 EVB is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 2009.

Is AC58 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 EVB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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