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AC58 HWN

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,606 mi
Last recorded98,606 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 HWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 98,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 95,248 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 90,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,174 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 85,159 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 80,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 77,427 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2020 77,427 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,022 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,513 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 57,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 43,716 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,671 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,871 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,165 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AC58 HWN is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 57,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC58 HWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC58 HWN registered?

AC58 HWN is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 February 2009.

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