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AC58 FAO

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,248 mi
Last recorded111,248 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 FAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 111,248 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 111,248 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres illegal. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 105,160 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 105,160 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear coils springs broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 98,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,349 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 92,349 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 tyres illegal. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 86,957 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 86,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,901 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 82,901 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both O/S & N/S front tyres illegal. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 78,484 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S fronts close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 78,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S fronts close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 67,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,258 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wiper blade.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,657 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,911 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,672 miles

Advise, N/S/R inner tyre wall slightly damaged.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AC58 FAO is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,542 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 Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC58 FAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC58 FAO registered?

AC58 FAO is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 February 2009.

Is AC58 FAO safe to buy?

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