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AC58 FFW

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,881 mi
Last recorded162,881 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 162,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 158,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 155,263 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 155,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 152,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 148,896 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 142,521 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 134,654 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread on 3.00 mm

Offside Front tyre tread on 3.00 mm

Fail 17 Apr 2019 134,654 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre tread on 3.00 mm

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front tyre tread on 3.00 mm

Pass 24 Apr 2018 121,162 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear brake pads starting to get low offside and nearside

Fail 24 Apr 2018 121,162 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror head (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear brake pads starting to get low offside and nearside

Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,473 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 103,473 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,357 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,697 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 49,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,410 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,363 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 FFW is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

AC58 FFW is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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