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AC58 FCA

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,400 mi
Last recorded160,400 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 160,400 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 153,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 146,732 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 140,101 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 136,292 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 136,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 130,592 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 130,592 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 126,013 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 126,013 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 119,860 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 119,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 113,575 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 113,575 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 107,452 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 93,237 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 75,911 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 75,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 60,225 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2013 60,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2012 44,361 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 FCA 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 FCA, 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

How do I check the history of AC58 FCA?

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What year was AC58 FCA registered?

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

Is AC58 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 FCA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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