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AC58 EVU

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,418 mi
Last recorded106,418 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 106,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack and joints

underfloor chassis, sills & body area corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 102,681 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pipes & hoses corroded

exhaust system corroded

front number plate slightly detreated

front subframe, rear suspension corroded & bushes starting to perish

slight play in steering rack and joints

Fail 11 Jul 2025 102,680 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working mirror lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pipes & hoses corroded

exhaust system corroded

front number plate slightly detreated

front subframe, rear suspension corroded & bushes starting to perish

slight play in steering rack and joints

Pass 11 Jul 2024 97,969 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded near front bush

exhaust system corroded front to rear

front number plate starting to deteriate

slight play in steering rack and joints

Fail 10 Jul 2024 97,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded near front bush

exhaust system corroded front to rear

front number plate starting to deteriate

slight play in steering rack and joints

Pass 7 Jul 2023 92,992 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front and rear a/r/b links slightly worn

slight play in steering rack and joints

Pass 1 Jul 2022 90,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate slightly damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 90,152 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Subframe center mounting bush splitting and has excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner bush perished with excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working Side light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner bush perished with excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 87,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 82,450 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded front to rear

Fail 3 Jul 2020 82,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded front to rear

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly.

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,371 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system starting to corrode

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,692 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,649 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 22,501 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 EVU 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 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 EVU, 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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AC58 EVU is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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