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AC58 HXJ

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,448 mi
Last recorded99,448 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 HXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 99,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 99,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,256 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 93,256 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 84,395 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,806 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded but not to excess

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer half of treads and minor cracking in the treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside registration plate lamps slightly dirty/deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And inner edge uneven wear and minor cracking in the treads (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox corroded but not to excess

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer half of treads and minor cracking in the treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside registration plate lamps slightly dirty/deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And inner edge uneven wear and minor cracking in the treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,660 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,126 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,122 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 38,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,141 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 HXJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ registered?

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

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