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AC58 FBZ

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,949 mi
Last recorded63,949 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 FBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,949 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 63,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,840 miles

exhaust is rusty

r/o/s tyre is perished 2015 tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,524 miles

exhaust is rusty

r/o/s tyre is perished in outer wall 2015 tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,339 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is perished and cracking at outer wall (2016)

f/o/s tyre is perished and damaged and perished in outer wall (2016)

fuel pump is noisy (in tank)

r/o/s tyre is perished (2015)

Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,107 miles

Both front tyres curbed on walls

Wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 31 Mar 2020 62,778 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is curbed

f/o/s tyre is cut in outer wall

Pass 27 Feb 2019 60,047 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,774 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 52,752 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres only just pass MOT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,104 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 45,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,957 miles

both front tyres slightly cracking

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,992 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 37,992 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,945 miles

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 FBZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC58 FBZ registered?

AC58 FBZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 2009.

Is AC58 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 FBZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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