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AC58 EYX

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,620 mi
Last recorded70,620 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 EYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 70,620 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,716 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 68,511 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,700 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,285 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 62,744 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 55,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,619 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,200 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,606 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,100 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,001 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 28,001 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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 EYX is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC58 EYX registered?

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

Is AC58 EYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 EYX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC58 EYX have outstanding finance?

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