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AC58 EWZ

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,618 mi
Last recorded73,618 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 73,618 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 66,270 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 64,436 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 64,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 60,625 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 58,226 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,622 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 55,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 51,963 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 49,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 46,274 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 46,274 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outter sides splits

Pass 28 Jan 2017 42,981 miles

Nearside Front side wall cracked

Offside Front side has damage caused by scuffing

Rear both rear tyres side wall cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2016 39,773 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 36,320 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 32,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,179 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,969 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 24,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EWZ 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 EWZ, 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 EWZ registered?

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

Is AC58 EWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 EWZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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