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AC58 EWR

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,451 mi
Last recorded71,451 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 71,451 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 70,088 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 68,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing bald - tread 2.5mm - 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,966 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 63,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 58,569 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low recommend further check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low recommend further check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 58,569 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low recommend further check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low recommend further check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,602 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,059 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside inner tyre on 3mm and uneven wear!

Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,450 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 24,063 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 10 Feb 2012 24,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

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 EWR is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

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

Is AC58 EWR safe to buy?

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