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AC58 MDU

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,386 mi
Last recorded107,386 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 107,386 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 107,386 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 105,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S + N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 101,689 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 98,743 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,133 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 96,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,864 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,397 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 54,397 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,242 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,624 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 33,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,977 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 25,395 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres showing edge wear

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 MDU 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 77.8%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

AC58 MDU is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 February 2009.

Is AC58 MDU safe to buy?

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