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700 CYD

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,100 mi
Last recorded30,100 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 CYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 30,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 29,395 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 29,395 miles

Windscreen washer not working Front and rear washer jets inop (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 29,034 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 28,244 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,036 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,433 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 25,011 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 25,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,838 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,218 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,711 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 19,991 miles

slight corrsion to front brake discs

Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,856 miles

2 tyres perished (cracking)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 18,856 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

3 tyres perished (cracking )osf osr nsr

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,387 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 17,387 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,430 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,223 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 10,911 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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700 CYD is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 85,175 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 700 CYD, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 700 CYD registered?

700 CYD is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is 700 CYD safe to buy?

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