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AC58 EYS

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 EYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 85,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both cover worn,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 131,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 130,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,270 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 127,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 123,168 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 123,168 miles

Emissions not tested engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 118,979 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 15 Dec 2020 118,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 28 Oct 2019 103,825 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 103,825 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements backjground cross hatching (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements background cross hatching (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 92,487 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,389 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,034 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 49,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,112 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,847 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 EYS is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EYS, 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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AC58 EYS is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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