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AC58 FFZ

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,665 mi
Last recorded125,665 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 125,665 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both limits only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both limits only (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2022 125,665 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both limits only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both limits only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 123,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 122,608 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,503 miles

n/s & o/s wing mirror unit glass damaged

o/s/r light unit lens damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2018 102,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant level low

n/s & o/s wing mirror unit glass damaged

o/s/r light unit lens damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,357 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

under trays fitted hiding components

Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Front no plate damaged but can still read it

under trays fitted hiding components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,572 miles

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

front No plate damaged

front bushes soft

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,353 miles

Exhaust flexi front pipe deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished in tread

Offside wiper blade torn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 50,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,969 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 FFZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

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

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