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AC58 EXS

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,428 mi
Last recorded158,428 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 158,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to cat small blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 154,262 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 148,088 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 148,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 130,670 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 130,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 119,310 miles

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

vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,315 miles

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

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,567 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,737 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 80,737 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,188 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 70,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,244 miles

nsf tyre worn 3m

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,899 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sump corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 44,516 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,361 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 EXS 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 76.5%.

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 EXS, 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 EXS registered?

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

Is AC58 EXS safe to buy?

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