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AC58 EWW

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,580 mi
Last recorded80,580 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 80,580 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 80,574 miles

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 77,408 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 77,408 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,246 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,399 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 58,834 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,119 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 40,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,079 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 35,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 27,742 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 EWW is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC58 EWW registered?

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

Is AC58 EWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 EWW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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