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AC58 EZK

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

159,883 mi
Last recorded159,883 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 159,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (e))

sump corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2025 159,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (e))

sump corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 154,884 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 144,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 137,752 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 137,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 115,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 115,304 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 115,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper missing wiper arm missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jul 2020 110,893 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of other components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,944 miles

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 13 Jul 2018 88,935 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,996 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 78,996 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high engine wont stat at sustained rpm (7.3.D.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,205 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 71,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi coupling (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,983 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,152 miles

child seat insecure in rear of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2013 39,152 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

child seat insecure in rear of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,720 miles

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

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

coolant level was low. Suspect leak from water pump

rear wiperblade split

tyre size: 195/65R15T

Fail 8 Mar 2012 31,720 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level was low. Suspect leak from water pump

rear wiperblade split

tyre size: 195/65R15T

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 EZK is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EZK, 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 EZK registered?

AC58 EZK is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 2009.

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