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A10 FRE

2004 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,300 mi
Last recorded75,300 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Golf86,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 FRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 75,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,679 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 52,428 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 46,000 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 43,319 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing seat belt stalk not available to test (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 39,679 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 38,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 36,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 33,918 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,754 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 31,754 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,210 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,844 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,489 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,603 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,787 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,053 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,600 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,183 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 12,488 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,151 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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A10 FRE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 86,582 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 A10 FRE, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A10 FRE?

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What year was A10 FRE registered?

A10 FRE is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is A10 FRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 FRE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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