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AC58 HJU

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,170 mi
Last recorded107,170 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 HJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 107,170 miles

Just met minimum emissions criteria

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sills floor and chassis corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2025 107,170 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill see photos (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Just met minimum emissions criteria

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sills floor and chassis corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,167 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill requires weld repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill requires weld repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,859 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,174 miles

Engine oil on minimum

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 86,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Touching wear indicator requires stripping and investigation (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Engine oil on minimum

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 80,952 miles

Offside Rear Inner Off side rear inner position lamp

Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,486 miles

Central exhaust mount bolt missing

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp inop

Offside Front wing corroded and requires replacement sharp edges

Rear subframe and bushes deteriorating

engine oil low

engine service warning lit

Fail 28 Aug 2019 73,818 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald ,requires immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp inop

engine oil low

engine service warning lit

Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,275 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 65,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,398 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2017 61,328 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,133 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 56,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,272 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 45,150 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 45,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 35,816 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,816 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 26,149 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 HJU is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJU, 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 HJU is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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