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AC58 EYP

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,366 mi
Last recorded115,366 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 115,366 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 115,366 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 104,145 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2021 100,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 96,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,179 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 81,220 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 72,885 miles

Baby seat fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,831 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers worn

Fail 28 Jan 2015 61,831 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers worn

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,042 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 55,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,318 miles

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

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

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

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 EYP is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EYP, 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 EYP registered?

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

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