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AC58 HXE

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,530 mi
Last recorded111,530 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 111,530 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 111,530 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 106,716 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,019 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,770 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,012 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 89,012 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,653 miles

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r lense damaged

rear exhaust section rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2019 81,653 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r lense damaged

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,717 miles

o/s mirror cracked

rear exhaust section rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2018 71,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s mirror cracked

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2017 62,335 miles

exhaust system rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,520 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2016 56,520 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,597 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer is corroded and starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,188 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,921 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,562 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,551 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 29,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 HXE is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXE, 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 HXE registered?

AC58 HXE is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 February 2009.

Is AC58 HXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 HXE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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