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704 FRY

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

192,881 mi
Last recorded192,881 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration704 FRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 192,881 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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 24 Jul 2024 182,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 182,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 172,954 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 163,334 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 153,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 144,189 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 144,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 134,861 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,883 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 115,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 105,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,527 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,014 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,212 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,512 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,219 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,067 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,867 miles

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

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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704 FRY 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 85%.

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 704 FRY, 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 704 FRY registered?

704 FRY is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is 704 FRY safe to buy?

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