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AC58 FHE

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,301 mi
Last recorded98,301 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 FHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 98,301 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 98,301 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 95,848 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 92,883 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 91,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,217 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 86,326 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 84,493 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,911 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi front pipe (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake dics (3.5.1i)

undertrays covering body and components

Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,650 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 66,650 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,671 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,815 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 23,178 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 FHE is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

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

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