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AC58 HKA

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,800 mi
Last recorded120,800 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 120,800 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

age related general corrosion notice and advice

slight handbrake travel

Pass 28 Feb 2025 112,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 106,629 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 106,629 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,545 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,626 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 96,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,266 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 76,266 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,540 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,633 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,610 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,438 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 HKA is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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