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AC58 EVP

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,668 mi
Last recorded87,668 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 EVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 87,668 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 82,625 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 75,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 70,962 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 70,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pip (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,012 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,795 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 58,534 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished/cracked

both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers perished

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,291 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,080 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,210 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 38,210 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,079 miles

front brake pads and discs approx 70% worn

rear brake pads and discs approx 80% worn

Pass 28 Jan 2014 30,129 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 30,129 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,408 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EVP is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

AC58 EVP is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 2009.

Is AC58 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 EVP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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