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AC58 FDA

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,251 mi
Last recorded106,251 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 106,251 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation in light unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 103,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split at inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 98,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 98,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 90,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot starting to split at inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers top covers insecure

rear bumper damaged on offside

Pass 16 Feb 2022 84,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers top covers insecure

rear bumper damaged on offside

Pass 16 Feb 2021 77,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers top covers insecure

rear bumper damaged on offside

Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,883 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers top covers insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2020 71,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers top covers insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2019 64,947 miles

front exhaust flexi has a slight leak.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 57,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear shockabsorber top cover insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,469 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 46,469 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 31 Jan 2015 42,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 37,742 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,136 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 26,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,473 miles

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

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

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 FDA is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FDA, 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 FDA registered?

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

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