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AC58 FGK

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,978 mi
Last recorded154,978 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 154,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 125,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sill Damaged Near Jacking Point

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Lim (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 88,738 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 88,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Has low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 82,766 miles

1st gear does not work

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, just in limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill coroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 82,748 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

1st gear does not work

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, just in limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill coroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 73,982 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,730 miles

Nearside front outer body sill area corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,023 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,899 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,939 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 36,794 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,794 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,975 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,430 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 FGK 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 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

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

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