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AC58 FHT

2009 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,569 mi
Last recorded144,569 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Golf77,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 144,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 144,569 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 140,593 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 140,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 132,306 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,956 miles

Engine sump pan corroded slight oil seepage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,443 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 108,442 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 88,017 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,664 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,511 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,510 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 FHT is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHT, 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 FHT registered?

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

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