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AC58 FDN

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,721 mi
Last recorded158,721 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 158,721 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2020 148,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 128,357 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 101,247 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 77,966 miles

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

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

windscreen marked

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,586 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,261 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,808 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 47,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,578 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,193 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 FDN is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

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

Is AC58 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 FDN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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