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AC58 FCU

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,835 mi
Last recorded90,835 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 90,835 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 90,835 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 86,398 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak of gases from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 86,398 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak of gases from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 84,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,386 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 81,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 78,396 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 76,143 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 74,090 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,321 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,061 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 58,278 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,158 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,245 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,125 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 28,125 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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 FCU is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

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

Is AC58 FCU safe to buy?

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