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AC58 EWL

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,365 mi
Last recorded59,365 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 EWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 59,365 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 58,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2025 58,832 miles

Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 52,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear AXLE CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 19 Feb 2024 52,638 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear AXLE CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 1 Feb 2023 50,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 49,138 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 46,887 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 44,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 41,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,744 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 39,744 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 37,171 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 37,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,055 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 33,452 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 26,939 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,242 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 21,823 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AC58 EWL is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 57,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC58 EWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC58 EWL registered?

AC58 EWL is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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