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AC58 HKT

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,518 mi
Last recorded97,518 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

rear fog light not working

Fail 21 Oct 2020 97,518 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer mirror plastic cover broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

rear fog light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,898 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror body damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 dot 14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 88,898 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror body damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 dot 14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 79,999 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

exhaust flexi blowing

n/s door mirror cover damage

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 25 Aug 2018 79,999 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Rear fog lamp not working bad connection (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi blowing

n/s door mirror cover damage

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,898 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 74,898 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut wall

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,608 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,539 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 64,539 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,267 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 55,001 miles

both rear tyres have abnormal wear on inner edges

engine has an oil leak

nearside mirror casing damaged

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 24 May 2013 55,001 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres have abnormal wear on inner edges

engine has an oil leak

nearside mirror casing damaged

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,130 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil low/oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 51,130 miles

Front 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)

oil low/oil leak

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 HKT is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HKT, 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 HKT registered?

AC58 HKT is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 February 2009.

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