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AC58 EXZ

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,107 mi
Last recorded139,107 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 EXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 139,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 135,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 135,341 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 131,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 131,770 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 131,612 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear unable to check due to seat covers

Front plate cracked

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,201 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 124,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 109,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 92,085 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,319 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall and tread

Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall but not exposing any cords

Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2011 30,841 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EXZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

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

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