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AC58 EWS

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,376 mi
Last recorded109,376 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 109,376 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 109,376 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 105,930 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,177 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2023 100,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

oil level

Fail 1 Nov 2022 89,846 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sat nav (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

oil level

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,798 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,092 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,335 miles

nearside front tyre worn, deteriorated, bold outer edge

offside front tyre worn, deteriorated, bold inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

partial wheel bearing check to offside front due to brake binding

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Aug 2018 65,312 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn, deteriorated, bold outer edge

offside front tyre worn, deteriorated, bold inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

partial wheel bearing check to offside front due to brake binding

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 59,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,903 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 54,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,361 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,973 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,525 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,054 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 EWS is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EWS, 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 EWS registered?

AC58 EWS is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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