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AC58 EYY

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,582 mi
Last recorded104,582 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 104,582 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 99,417 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 98,094 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 98,091 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 90,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 88,503 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

oil sump corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 82,540 miles

exhaust corroded in places

sump corroded in places

Pass 19 May 2020 79,435 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded in places

sump corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sump corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,531 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,939 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine sump corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,837 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine sump corroded

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine sump corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine sump corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

engine sump corroding

front no;plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,692 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 30,692 miles

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

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

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

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 EYY is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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