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AC58 FGZ

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,008 mi
Last recorded103,008 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 103,008 miles

Coil spring corroded Front both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 97,983 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and Rear Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 92,495 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under vehicle surface corroision

Pass 27 Aug 2022 86,970 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle surface corrision

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,049 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle surface corrision

Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,594 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 75,594 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below 1.6 on inner tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,639 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 69,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 61,919 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 58,785 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,819 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,955 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

water in o/s/r tail light at time of test.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,487 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 37,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,725 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,035 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 FGZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 FGZ, 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 FGZ registered?

AC58 FGZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 February 2009.

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