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AC58 EYA

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,024 mi
Last recorded85,024 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 85,024 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,150 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 79,150 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,274 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

coolant leak at radiator

Fail 27 Sep 2016 76,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

coolant leak at radiator

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres slightlt perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,945 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 64,945 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,578 miles

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

water in o/s/r lamp

wiper blade mark on lower n/s windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,874 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 EYA is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 EYA, 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 EYA registered?

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

Is AC58 EYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 EYA 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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