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AC58 FHG

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,534 mi
Last recorded117,534 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 117,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 108,728 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 108,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 103,366 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 103,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,984 miles

Both rear brake discs appear to have been running hot unable to see pads

O/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind both rears (1.2.1 (f))

engine sump corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2021 90,878 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,004 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 76,639 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,867 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,747 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 36,961 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 29,835 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 FHG is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FHG, 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 FHG registered?

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

Is AC58 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 FHG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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