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AC58 HKV

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,079 mi
Last recorded82,079 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 HKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 82,079 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 79,211 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 79,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,159 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side and central ()

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 60,030 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 49,980 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 49,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre puncture repair close to sidewall

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 46,686 miles

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 46,674 miles

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

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 44,850 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 44,848 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 42,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 40,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,377 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,133 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,572 miles

All tyres slightly perrishing

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,745 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,211 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,731 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 HKV is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HKV, 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 HKV registered?

AC58 HKV is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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