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AC58 FCD

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,108 mi
Last recorded62,108 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 62,108 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 62,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre side wall ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,787 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 56,731 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 56,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 54,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,036 miles

dash warning light showing fales info

Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,016 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 52,016 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,294 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 42,294 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,258 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,994 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,059 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,911 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 FCD is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

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

Is AC58 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 FCD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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