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AC58 HXL

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,393 mi
Last recorded130,393 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 HXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 130,393 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2026 130,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 110,640 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 110,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 106,012 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 94,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 88,427 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,505 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 85,288 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,521 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge of tyre face ()

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 70,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge of tyre face ()

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & deteriorated.

Note;- Handbrake travel, efficiency ok, would ADVISE ADJUSTMENT!

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,032 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,015 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Note;- exhaust rear sincer outter casing corroded & flaking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,057 miles

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outter casing corroded & split, NOT blowing.

Note;- Offside front tyre outter sidewall, bead protector has slight tear.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,245 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 HXL is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

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

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